Publications by authors named "Gonzalo Villapalos-Garcia"

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  • * Key findings indicated that certain genetic variations in the TYK2 and VIP genes were linked to a reduced severity of the disease, while variations in TLR7 and OAS1 were associated with increased severity.
  • * The research suggests that these genetic markers could help identify individuals at greater risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
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Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure management. To date, scarce literature is available on pharmacogenetic associations affecting ramipril. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of 120 genetic variants in 34 pharmacogenes (i.

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Tramadol is an important minor opioid prescribed for pain management. In this study, we analyzed the well-known impact of CYP2D6 genetic variation and 60 additional variants in eight candidate genes (i.e.

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Tadalafil and finasteride are used in combination for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Genetic variations in genes involved in the metabolism and transport of tadalafil or finasteride (i.e.

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Drug combination therapy is the most common pharmacological strategy for hypertension management. No pharmacogenetic biomarkers for guiding hypertension pharmacotherapy are available to date. The study population were 64 volunteers from seven bioequivalence trials investigating formulations with valsartan, olmesartan and/or hydrochlorothiazide.

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  • The study investigates the connection between SARS-CoV-2 viral load (viremia) and genetic variations (SNPs) linked to the severity of COVID-19 in a group of hospitalized patients at University Hospital La Princesa.
  • Out of 340 patients analyzed, only 37.1% had positive viremia, with specific SNPs (like rs2071746 and rs78958998) associated with a higher risk of viremia, while others (like rs11052877 and rs33980500) were linked to a lower risk.
  • The findings suggest that certain genetic variants contribute to differences in SARS-CoV-2 viremia among individuals, highlighting the
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Rivaroxaban is a direct inhibitor of factor Xa, a member of direct oral anticoagulant group of drugs (DOACs). Despite being a widely extended alternative to vitamin K antagonists (i.e.

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For patients with type 2 diabetes, metformin is the most often recommended drug. However, there are substantial individual differences in the pharmacological response to metformin. To investigate the effect of transporter polymorphisms on metformin pharmacokinetics in an environment free of confounding variables, we conducted our study on healthy participants.

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Amlodipine is an antihypertensive drug with unknown pharmacogenetic biomarkers. This research is a candidate gene study that looked for associations between amlodipine pharmacokinetics and safety and pharmacogenes. Pharmacokinetic and safety data were taken from 160 volunteers from eight bioequivalence trials.

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Venlafaxine pharmacokinetic variability and pharmacotherapy outcomes are well known to be related to CYP2D6 pharmacogenetic phenotype. In contrast, scarce pharmacogenetic information is available nowadays concerning desvenlafaxine, its active metabolite first marketed in 2012. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of 29 alleles in 12 candidate genes (e.

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The tyrosine kinase inhibitor dasatinib is approved for Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia, including chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Although effective and well tolerated, patients typically exhibit a transient lymphocytosis after dasatinib uptake. To date, the underlying physiological process linking dasatinib to lymphocytosis remains unknown.

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Rasagiline is a selective and irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type B with neuroprotective effect, indicated for the management of Parkinson's disease. The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of seven alleles and of 120 additional variants located in other CYP enzymes (e.g.

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Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) used worldwide for a variety of conditions. Long-term use of diazepam increases the risk for developing tolerance and dependence and for the occurrence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 mainly metabolize diazepam and are therefore the primary pharmacogenetic candidate biomarkers.

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Cinitapride is a gastrointestinal prokinetic drug, prescribed for the treatment of functional dyspepsia, and as an adjuvant therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this study, we aimed to explore the impact of relevant variants in CYP3A4 and CYP2C8 and other pharmacogenes, along with demographic characteristics, on cinitapride pharmacokinetics and safety; and to evaluate the impact of CYP2C8 alleles on the enzyme's function. Twenty-five healthy volunteers participating in a bioequivalence clinical trial consented to participate in the study.

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By the end of December 2021, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) produced more than 271 million cases and 5.3 million deaths. Although vaccination is an effective strategy for pandemic control, it is not yet equally available in all countries.

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The process of clinical pharmacogenetics implementation depends on patients' and general population's perceptions. To date, no study has been published addressing Spanish patients' opinions on pharmacogenetic testing, the availability of the results, and the need for signing informed consent. In this work, we contacted 146 patients that had been previously genotyped at our laboratory and 46 healthy volunteers that had participated in a bioequivalence clinical trial at the Clinical Pharmacology Department of Hospital Universitario de La Princesa and consented to pharmacogenetic testing for research purposes.

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  • Thiopurine drugs, like azathioprine (AZA), are used to treat various immune-related conditions, and proper dosing based on TPMT genotyping is crucial to minimize adverse reactions (ADRs) in patients starting treatment.* -
  • A study involved 109 patients treated with AZA, mostly older adults, where most were normal metabolizers of TPMT, while a small number were intermediate metabolizers; the initial doses were lower than ideal and increased over time, particularly in normal metabolizers.* -
  • The overall incidence of ADRs was 28.4%, with the most common issues being hepatotoxicity, gastric intolerance, and blood disorders, highlighting the importance of monitoring and adjusting treatments based on metabolic profiles
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Among cancer patients treated with fluoropyrimidines, 10-40% develop severe toxicity. Polymorphism of the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase () gene may reduce DPD function, the main enzyme responsible for the metabolism of fluoropyrimidines. This leads to drug accumulation and to an increased risk of toxicity.

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Dutasteride and tamsulosin are one of the first-line combination therapies for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Despite being more effective than monotherapies, they produce frequent adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Institutions such as Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency recommend precaution with poor metabolizers (PMs) that receive inhibitors and tamsulosin.

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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic widely used for the treatment of schizophrenia and the depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of variants in relevant pharmacogenes in the pharmacokinetics of quetiapine and to exploratorily evaluate adverse drug reaction (ADR) incidence based on genetic polymorphism. Specifically, 49 healthy volunteers enrolled in two bioequivalence clinical trials were included in this study.

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Genetic polymorphism in olanzapine-metabolizing enzymes, transporters and drug targets is associated with alterations in safety and efficacy. The aim of this systematic review is to describe all clinically relevant pharmacogenetic information on olanzapine and to propose clinically actionable variants. Two hundred and eighty-four studies were screened; 76 complied with the inclusion criteria and presented significant associations.

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The implementation of clinical pharmacogenetics in daily practice is limited for various reasons. Today, however, it is a discipline in full expansion. Accordingly, in the recent times, several initiatives promoted its implementation, mainly in the United States but also in Europe.

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Eslicarbazepine acetate is a third-generation anti-epileptic prodrug quickly and extensively transformed to eslicarbazepine after oral administration. Reduction in seizure frequency in patients managed with eslicarbazepine is only partial in the majority of patients and many of them suffer considerable ADRs that require a change of treatment. The P-glycoprotein, encoded by the ABCB1 gene, is expressed throughout the body and can impact the pharmacokinetics of several drugs.

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Olanzapine, aripiprazole and risperidone are atypical antipsychotics or neuroleptics widely used for schizophrenia treatment. They induce various adverse drug reactions depending on their mechanisms of action: metabolic effects, such as weight gain and alterations of glucose and lipid metabolism; hyperprolactinemia and extrapyramidal effects, such as tremor, akathisia, dystonia, anxiety and distress. In this review, we listed polymorphisms associated with individual response variability to olanzapine, aripiprazole and risperidone.

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