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Lancet (London, England) Aug 2019Genomic medicine, which uses DNA variation to individualise and improve human health, is the subject of this Series of papers. The idea that genetic variation can be... (Review)
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Genomic medicine, which uses DNA variation to individualise and improve human health, is the subject of this Series of papers. The idea that genetic variation can be used to individualise drug therapy-the topic addressed here-is often viewed as within reach for genomic medicine. We have reviewed general mechanisms underlying variability in drug action, the role of genetic variation in mediating beneficial and adverse effects through variable drug concentrations (pharmacokinetics) and drug actions (pharmacodynamics), available data from clinical trials, and ongoing efforts to implement pharmacogenetics in clinical practice.
Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Humans; Pharmacogenetics; Pharmacogenomic Variants
PubMed: 31395440
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31276-0 -
Nature Reviews. Cardiology Sep 2021Over the past decade, pharmacogenetic testing has emerged in clinical practice to guide selected cardiovascular therapies. The most common implementation in practice is... (Review)
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Over the past decade, pharmacogenetic testing has emerged in clinical practice to guide selected cardiovascular therapies. The most common implementation in practice is CYP2C19 genotyping to predict clopidogrel response and assist in selecting antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention. Additional examples include genotyping to guide warfarin dosing and statin prescribing. Increasing evidence exists on outcomes with genotype-guided cardiovascular therapies from multiple randomized controlled trials and observational studies. Pharmacogenetic evidence is accumulating for additional cardiovascular medications. However, data for many of these medications are not yet sufficient to support the use of genotyping for drug prescribing. Ultimately, pharmacogenetics might provide a means to individualize drug regimens for complex diseases such as heart failure, in which the treatment armamentarium includes a growing list of medications shown to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, sophisticated analytical approaches are likely to be necessary to dissect the genetic underpinnings of responses to drug combinations. In this Review, we examine the evidence supporting pharmacogenetic testing in cardiovascular medicine, including that available from several clinical trials. In addition, we describe guidelines that support the use of cardiovascular pharmacogenetics, provide examples of clinical implementation of genotype-guided cardiovascular therapies and discuss opportunities for future growth of the field.
Topics: Cardiovascular Agents; Cardiovascular Diseases; Humans; Pharmacogenetics
PubMed: 33953382
DOI: 10.1038/s41569-021-00549-w -
Pharmacogenomics Sep 2021Genetic polymorphism in olanzapine-metabolizing enzymes, transporters and drug targets is associated with alterations in safety and efficacy. The aim of this systematic...
Genetic polymorphism in olanzapine-metabolizing enzymes, transporters and drug targets is associated with alterations in safety and efficacy. The aim of this systematic review is to describe all clinically relevant pharmacogenetic information on olanzapine and to propose clinically actionable variants. Two hundred and eighty-four studies were screened; 76 complied with the inclusion criteria and presented significant associations. Taq1A (rs1800497) *A1, -2548 (rs7799039) G and *1F alleles were related to olanzapine effectiveness and safety variability in several studies, with a high level of evidence. -141 (rs1799732) Ins, A-241G (rs1799978) G, Ser9Gly (rs6280) Gly, rs7997012 A, C3435T (rs1045642) T and G2677T/A (rs2032582) T and *3 alleles were related to safety, effectiveness and/or pharmacokinetic variability with moderated level of evidence.
Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Humans; Olanzapine; Pharmacogenetics; Polymorphism, Genetic; Schizophrenia; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 34528455
DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0051 -
Advances in Experimental Medicine and... 2019Following the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, research in oncology has progressively focused on the sequencing of cancer genomes, with the aim of better... (Review)
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Following the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, research in oncology has progressively focused on the sequencing of cancer genomes, with the aim of better understanding the genetic basis of oncogenesis and identifying actionable alterations. The development of next-generation-sequencing (NGS) techniques, commercially available since 2006, allowed for a cost- and time-effective sequencing of tumor DNA, leading to a "genomic era" of cancer research and treatment. NGS provided a significant step forward in Personalized Medicine (PM) by enabling the detection of somatic driver mutations, resistance mechanisms, quantification of mutational burden, germline mutations which settled the foundation of a new approach in cancer care. In this chapter we discuss the history, available techniques and applications of NGS in oncology, with a particular referral to the PM approach and the emerging role of the research field of pharmacogenomics.
Topics: High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing; Humans; Neoplasms; Pharmacogenetics; Precision Medicine
PubMed: 31713162
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24100-1_2 -
Journal of Diabetes Investigation Sep 2018Diabetes has become a major burden of healthcare expenditure. Diabetes management following a uniform treatment algorithm is often associated with progressive treatment... (Review)
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Diabetes has become a major burden of healthcare expenditure. Diabetes management following a uniform treatment algorithm is often associated with progressive treatment failure and development of diabetic complications. Recent advances in our understanding of the genomic architecture of diabetes and its complications have provided the framework for development of precision medicine to personalize diabetes prevention and management. In the present review, we summarized recent advances in the understanding of the genetic basis of diabetes and its complications. From a clinician's perspective, we attempted to provide a balanced perspective on the utility of genomic medicine in the field of diabetes. Using genetic information to guide management of monogenic forms of diabetes represents the best-known examples of genomic medicine for diabetes. Although major strides have been made in genetic research for diabetes, its complications and pharmacogenetics, ongoing efforts are required to translate these findings into practice by incorporating genetic information into a risk prediction model for prioritization of treatment strategies, as well as using multi-omic analyses to discover novel drug targets with companion diagnostics. Further research is also required to ensure the appropriate use of this information to empower individuals and healthcare professionals to make personalized decisions for achieving the optimal outcome.
Topics: Diabetes Mellitus; Disease Management; Humans; Pharmacogenetics; Precision Medicine; Risk Factors
PubMed: 29499103
DOI: 10.1111/jdi.12830 -
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Sep 2021The evidence for pharmacogenetics has grown rapidly in recent decades. However, the strength of evidence required for the clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics is... (Review)
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The evidence for pharmacogenetics has grown rapidly in recent decades. However, the strength of evidence required for the clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics is highly debated. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to summarize different perspectives on the evidence required for the clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics. First, we present two patient cases that demonstrate how knowledge of pharmacogenetic evidence affected their care. Then we summarize resources that curate pharmacogenetic evidence, types of evidence (with an emphasis on randomized controlled trials [RCT]) and their limitations, and different perspectives from implementers, clinicians, and patients. We compare pharmacogenetics to a historical example (i.e., the evidence required for the clinical implementation of pharmacokinetics/therapeutic drug monitoring), and we provide future perspectives on the evidence for pharmacogenetic panels and the need for more education in addition to evidence. Although there are differences in the interpretation of pharmacogenetic evidence across resources, efforts for standardization are underway. Survey data illustrate the value of pharmacogenetic testing from the patient perspective, with their providers seen as key to ensuring maximum benefit from test results. However, clinicians and practice guidelines from medical societies often rely on RCT data to guide treatment decisions, which are not always feasible or ethical in pharmacogenetics. Thus, recognition of other types of evidence to support pharmacogenetic implementation is needed. Among pharmacogenetic implementers, consistent evidence of pharmacogenetic associations is deemed most critical. Ultimately, moving pharmacogenetics into practice will require consideration of multiple stakeholder perspectives, keeping particularly attuned to the voice of the ultimate stakeholder-the patient.
Topics: Drug Monitoring; Humans; Pharmacogenetics; Reference Standards; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 34101169
DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2327 -
Journal of the American Academy of... Jun 2021Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter, "Thoughtful Clinical Use of Pharmacogenetics in Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology." We appreciate the...
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter, "Thoughtful Clinical Use of Pharmacogenetics in Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology." We appreciate the thoughtful consideration by Ramsey et al. of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) policy statement on the Clinical Use of Pharmacogenetic Tests in Prescribing Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents. In this reply, we will highlight many of the important points that the authors have included and will also express our concerns regarding some of the authors' conclusions in light of the current level of evidence.
Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Psychiatry; Child; Humans; Pharmacogenetics; Psychotropic Drugs; United States
PubMed: 34090655
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.04.007 -
International Journal of Molecular... Dec 2021Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) rank as one of the top 10 leading causes of death and illness in developed countries. ADRs show differential features depending upon... (Review)
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Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) rank as one of the top 10 leading causes of death and illness in developed countries. ADRs show differential features depending upon genotype, age, sex, race, pathology, drug category, route of administration, and drug-drug interactions. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) provides the physician effective clues for optimizing drug efficacy and safety in major problems of health such as cardiovascular disease and associated disorders, cancer and brain disorders. Important aspects to be considered are also the impact of immunopharmacogenomics in cutaneous ADRs as well as the influence of genomic factors associated with COVID-19 and vaccination strategies. Major limitations for the routine use of PGx procedures for ADRs prevention are the lack of education and training in physicians and pharmacists, poor characterization of drug-related PGx, unspecific biomarkers of drug efficacy and toxicity, cost-effectiveness, administrative problems in health organizations, and insufficient regulation for the generalized use of PGx in the clinical setting. The implementation of PGx requires: (i) education of physicians and all other parties involved in the use and benefits of PGx; (ii) prospective studies to demonstrate the benefits of PGx genotyping; (iii) standardization of PGx procedures and development of clinical guidelines; (iv) NGS and microarrays to cover genes with high PGx potential; and (v) new regulations for PGx-related drug development and PGx drug labelling.
Topics: Biomarkers; Cardiovascular Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Drug Development; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Genotype; Humans; Neoplasms; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Pharmacogenetics; Phenotype; COVID-19 Drug Treatment
PubMed: 34948113
DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413302 -
Pharmacotherapy Sep 2017Opioid analgesics are the standards of care for the treatment of moderate to severe nociceptive pain, particularly in the setting of cancer and surgery. Their analgesic... (Review)
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Opioid analgesics are the standards of care for the treatment of moderate to severe nociceptive pain, particularly in the setting of cancer and surgery. Their analgesic properties mainly emanate from stimulation of the μ receptors, which are encoded by the OPRM1 gene. Hepatic metabolism represents the major route of elimination, which, for some opioids, namely codeine and tramadol, is necessary for their bioactivation into more potent analgesics. The highly polymorphic nature of the genes coding for phase I and phase II enzymes (pharmacokinetics genes) that are involved in the metabolism and bioactivation of opioids suggests a potential interindividual variation in their disposition and, most likely, response. In fact, such an association has been substantiated in several pharmacokinetic studies described in this review, in which drug exposure and/or metabolism differed significantly based on the presence of polymorphisms in these pharmacokinetics genes. Furthermore, in some studies, the observed variability in drug exposure translated into differences in the incidence of opioid-related adverse effects, particularly nausea, vomiting, constipation, and respiratory depression. Although the influence of polymorphisms in pharmacokinetics genes, as well as pharmacodynamics genes (OPRM1 and COMT) on response to opioids has been a subject of intense research, the results have been somehow conflicting, with some evidence insinuating for a potential role for OPRM1. The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium guidelines provide CYP2D6-guided therapeutic recommendations to individualize treatment with tramadol and codeine. However, implementation guidelines for other opioids, which are more commonly used in real-world settings for pain management, are currently lacking. Hence, further studies are warranted to bridge this gap in our knowledge base and ultimately ascertain the role of pharmacogenetic markers as predictors of response to opioid analgesics.
Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Genetic Testing; Humans; Pain; Pain Management; Pharmacogenetics; Receptors, Opioid, mu
PubMed: 28699646
DOI: 10.1002/phar.1986 -
Pharmacopsychiatry Jul 2020This Special Issue on Pharmacogenetics in Psychiatry consists of five selected articles which encompass the first concepts of pharmacogenetics, to implementation...
This Special Issue on Pharmacogenetics in Psychiatry consists of five selected articles which encompass the first concepts of pharmacogenetics, to implementation strategies applyng pharmacogenetic testing into psychiatric clinical practice.
Topics: Humans; Mental Disorders; Pharmacogenetics; Psychiatry
PubMed: 32717764
DOI: 10.1055/a-1212-1101