The CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 Polymorphisms Influence Responses to Clozapine for the Treatment of Schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Clozapine (CLZ) is the gold standard drug for treatment-refractory schizophrenia (TRS). However, approximately 30% of patients partially respond to CLZ, defining this subset with super refractory schizophrenia (SRS). Alterations in enzyme activity may affect CLZ responses; the CYP3A4, CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 genes are primarily responsible for CLZ metabolism.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess if CYP2C19 variants were associated with TRS or SRS.

Methods

CYP2C19*2 loss-of-function and CYP2C19*17 gain-of-function polymorphism genotype testing were performed in 108 individuals undergoing pharmacological treatment for TRS or SRS. DNA was extracted and polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing.

Results

CYP2C19*1

SUBMITTER: Rodrigues-Silva C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7023876 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature