Gene index

SLCO1B1

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1 article(s) in the watch · Pharmacogenomics

SLCO1B1 encodes the hepatic organic-anion transporter OATP1B1, involved in statin uptake. The c.521T>C (*5) variant increases the risk of statin-associated myopathy, particularly with simvastatin (CPIC guidelines).

PharmacogenomicsLevel APharmGKB 1A

Drugs involved: statins (notably simvastatin) — myopathy risk

Recommendation: CPIC level A

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