CYP3A5 variant allele frequencies in Dutch Caucasians

BACKGROUND: Enzymes of the cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) family are responsible for the metabolism of >50% of currently prescribed drugs. CYP3A5 is expressed in a limited number of individuals. The absence of CYP3A5 expression in approximately 70% of Caucasians was recently correlated to a genetic polymorphism (CYP3A5*3). Because CYP3A5 may represent up to 50% of total CYP3A protein in individuals polymorphically expressing CYP3A5, it may have a major role in variation of CYP3A-mediated drug metabolism. Using sequencing, have been identified (Hustert et al. Pharmacogenetics 2001;11:773-9; Kueh... Mehr ...