Identification of new alleles and the determination of alleles and genotypes frequencies at the CYP2D6 gene in Emiratis.

CYP2D6 belongs to the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes and plays an important role in the metabolism of 20-25% of clinically used drugs including antidepressants. It displays inter-individual and inter-ethnic variability in activity ranging from complete absence to excessive activity which cau...

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Main Authors: Rula Y Qumsieh, Bassam R Ali, Yousef M Abdulrazzaq, Ossama Osman, Nadia A Akawi, Salim M A Bastaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3245235?pdf=render