title: Genetic differences in drug disposition.
abstract: Genetic polymorphisms of drug metabolizing enzymes are well recognized. This review presents molecular mechanisms, ontogeny and clinical implications of genetically determined intersubject variation in some of these enzymes. Included are the polymorphic enzymes N-acetyl transferase, cytochromes P4502D6 and 2C, which have been well described in humans. Information regarding other Phase I and Phase II polymorphic pathways, such as glutathione and methyl conjugation and alcohol and acetaldehyde oxidation continues to increase and are also discussed. Genetic factors effecting enzyme activity are frequently important determinants of the disposition of drugs and their efficacy and toxicity. In addition, associations between genetic differences in these enzymes and susceptibility to carcinogens and teratogens have been reported. Ultimately, the application of knowledge regarding these genetic factors of enzyme activity may guide medical therapy and minimize xenobiotic-induced disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit 48201.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: May
mesh_terms: D000107:Acetylation; D001189:Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases; D001191:Arylamine N-Acetyltransferase / Q000235:genetics; D019389:Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D006900:Hydroxylation; D008617:Mephenytoin / Q000378:metabolism; D006899:Mixed Function Oxygenases / Q000235:genetics; D010599:Pharmacokinetics; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000235:genetics*; D039181:Steroid 16-alpha-Hydroxylase; D013250:Steroid Hydroxylases / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; D006899:Mixed Function Oxygenases; D013250:Steroid Hydroxylases; D001189:Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases; D019389:Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6; D039181:Steroid 16-alpha-Hydroxylase; D001191:Arylamine N-Acetyltransferase; D008617:Mephenytoin