Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2021; 146(01): 23-29
DOI: 10.1055/a-1109-0814
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Praxisrelevante pharmakogenetische Diagnostik zur Verbesserung der Arzneimitteltherapie

Pharmacogenetic diagnostics to improve drug therapy in clinical practice
Simon Jäger
,
Severin Schricker
,
Roman Tremmel
,
Elke Schaeffeler
,
Matthias Schwab

Genetische Varianten in Arzneimittel-metabolisierenden Enzymen und Arzneimitteltransportern tragen dazu bei, die Wirkung von Medikamenten zu verbessern oder unerwünschte Arzneimittelwirkungen (UAW) zu vermeiden. Dieser Beitrag fasst den aktuellen Wissensstand zu klinisch relevanten Beispielen zusammen.

Abstract

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a key component of personalized medicine to improve clinical outcome of drug therapy and/or to avoid adverse drug reactions. Major efforts are currently spent internationally to implement PGx diagnostics into clinical practice. Evidence-based recommendations for dose-adjusted treatment which are established by international expert groups covering clinical and pharmacological expertise are publicly available. Clinical relevant examples for PGx diagnostics such as genetic testing for dihydropyrimidin-dehydrogenase and thiopurin-S-methyltransferase, as well as for various cytochrome P450 enzymes are summarized to promote the clinical implementation process of PGx in Germany.



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04. Januar 2021

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