Genotyping of CYP2C9 and VKORC1 in the Arabic Population of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Polymorphisms in the genes encoding CYP2C9 enzyme and VKORC1 reductase significantly influence the dose variability of coumarinic oral anticoagulants (COAs). Substantial inter- and intraethnic variability exists in the frequencies of CYP2C9∗2 and ∗3 and VKORC1 –1639A alleles. However, the prevalence...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/315980 |