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Published on: July 21, 2023
Pharmacogenomic biomarkers in coronary artery disease: a narrative review
Pamila Dua1, Sandeep Seth1, Bhavana Prasher2
1All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Genetic variations called single-nucleotide polymorphisms impact drug response in coronary artery disease (CAD). Identifying these genetic biomarkers can predict treatment effectiveness in CAD patients.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacogenomics
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Genetics
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) presents a significant mortality challenge.
- Drug non-responsiveness is a common problem in CAD treatment.
- Pharmacogenomics offers personalized treatment strategies by linking genetic makeup to drug efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) studied for their association with drug response in CAD.
- To identify potential pharmacogenomic biomarkers for CAD pharmacotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 104 studies examining chromosomal and gene-wide polymorphisms.
- Analysis of associations between identified polymorphisms and drug response/nonresponse in CAD patients.
- Inclusion of studies across diverse ethnic populations.
Main Results:
- A total of 161 polymorphisms were found to be associated with drug response or nonresponse in CAD.
- These associations were observed across various ethnic groups.
- The identified polymorphisms represent a potential pool for pharmacogenomic biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- Single-nucleotide polymorphisms are significantly associated with drug response in coronary artery disease.
- These genetic variations can serve as predictive biomarkers for guiding CAD pharmacotherapy.
- Pharmacogenomic approaches hold promise for improving treatment outcomes in CAD.
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