title: Transcultural issues.
abstract: Pharmacogenetics as a field of research is increasing the basis of knowledge on the use of psychotropics in different ethnic patient populations. This chapter summarizes current knowledge on the metabolism of anxiolytic agents with emphasis on pharmacogenetics and ethnic variations in drug responses.
authors.affiliation: margarettlin@yahoo.com
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D010597:Pharmacogenetics
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System