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Exploring how genes influence drug response

Exploring CYP2D6 and the Impact of Genetic Variations on Enzyme Function and Drug Response

Adam @ Gene2Rx | March 08, 2024

Drug metabolism is essential for determining how our bodies process and respond to medications. Genetic variations can significantly affect the function of enzymes responsible for drug metabolism, leading to variations in drug response among individu... Read More

The Role of Pharmacogenetics in Mental Health: Unlocking the Potential for Personalized Psychiatric Treatment

Greg @ Gene2Rx | December 10, 2023

The field of mental health has long grappled with the challenges of prescribing the most effective medications for patients with psychiatric disorders. The efficacy of psychiatric medications can vary significantly among individuals, and finding the ... Read More

Genetic Testing: A Cornerstone of Personalized Medicine

Greg @ Gene2Rx | October 20, 2023

Personalized medicine represents a shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare towards a model where medical decisions and treatments are tailored to the individual patient. Central to this approach is genetic testing, which provides crucia... Read More

Star Alleles: The Celestial Guide to Drug Response Phenotypes in Pharmacogenetics

Greg @ Gene2Rx | October 09, 2023

In pharmacogenetics, star alleles are fundamental predictors of drug response phenotypes. Determining the star alleles an individual carries for a particular gene enables healthcare professionals to personalize treatment protocols based on an individ... Read More

An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics

Greg @ Gene2Rx | September 26, 2023

Pharmacogenetics may sound like a mouthful, but the concept is quite simple: it's the study of how genetic variations affect an individual's response to medications. In other words, it explores why the same drug can have different effects on differen... Read More