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  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Genetics

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  • The study of genetic influences on drug response (pharmacogenomics) is crucial for personalized medicine.
  • Challenges exist in analyzing complex genetic data and drug response relationships.
  • There is a growing need for accessible tools for pharmacogenomics research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an interactive, web-based platform (PGxDB) for comprehensive pharmacogenomics research.
  • To facilitate the analysis of genetic and drug response data for translational strategies.
  • To provide a unified resource for linking genetic variability to drug response.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a pipeline integrating Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) codes, molecular targets, and genetic variability.
  • Combined predicted variant effects with drug response data.
  • Created an interactive, web-based database (PGxDB).

Main Results:

  • PGxDB enables analysis across diverse genetic and drug response data.
  • The platform links genetic variability to drug response variability and treatment associations.
  • Facilitates cell-based validation and translational treatment strategies.

Conclusions:

  • PGxDB is a valuable, freely accessible resource for pharmacogenomics research.
  • The platform supports drug discovery and clinical decision-making.
  • Aims to advance personalized medicine through integrated genetic and drug response analysis.