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GlossaryPharmacogenetics

study of how genes affect individual responses to medications

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how an individual's genetic makeup affects their response to drugs. This field aims to tailor medical treatments to each person’s genetic profile, enhancing drug efficacy and minimizing adverse effects. It is also known as pharmacogenomics, and involves testing specific genes to predict how a patient will respond to certain medications.

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Therapeutic Indications and Use-Case-Driven Updates in the Drug Ontology: Anti-Malarials, Anti-Hypertensives, Opioid Analgesics, and a Large Term Request

research Therapeutic Indications and Use-Case-Driven Updates in the Drug Ontology: Anti-Malarials, Anti-Hypertensives, Opioid Analgesics, and a Large Term Request

11 citations, March 2017 in “Journal of Biomedical Semantics”

The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.

research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update

336 citations, August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology”

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

research 3P's of Valproate: Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, and Pharmacogenomic Updates

June 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science”

New information shows Valproate may protect the brain and reduce breathing failure risk but can cause liver damage and other side effects, with genetics affecting dosage needs.

research Compilation of a Comprehensive Gene Panel for Systematic Assessment of Genes That Govern an Individual’s Drug Responses

13 citations, October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics”

Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.

research Don't Miss This Blue Toe: Hair Tourniquet Syndrome

4 citations, February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.

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