What is pharmacogenetics (farm-uh-ko-genetics)? Pharmacogenetics is a big word for a simple idea — your genetics can influence how you process certain medications. Pharmacogenetics can help your healthcare provider when choosing an appropriate course of treatment. How does the SLCO1B1 gene impact drug transport in the body? The SLCO1B1 gene contains instructions for making the… Continue reading SLCO1B1 Drug Transport
Category: Pharmacogenetics
Learn how DNA can impact how our bodies process certain medications.
DPYD Drug Metabolism
What is pharmacogenetics (farm-uh-ko-genetics)? Pharmacogenetics is a big word for a simple idea — your genetics can influence how you process certain medications. Pharmacogenetics can help your healthcare provider when choosing an appropriate course of treatment. How does the DPYD gene impact drug metabolism? The DPYD gene contains instructions for making an enzyme called DPD.… Continue reading DPYD Drug Metabolism
CYP2C19 Drug Metabolism
What is pharmacogenetics (farm-uh-ko-genetics)? Pharmacogenetics is a big word for a simple idea — your genetics can influence how you process certain medications. Pharmacogenetics can help your healthcare provider when choosing an appropriate course of treatment. How does the CYP2C19 gene impact drug metabolism? The CYP2C19 gene contains instructions for making the CYP2C19 enzyme, which… Continue reading CYP2C19 Drug Metabolism
