The effects of sex on pharmacogenetically guided drug treatment

Pharmacogenomics. 2021 Oct;22(15):959-962. doi: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0088. Epub 2021 Sep 21.

Abstract

Tweetable abstract Sex-related pharmacogenetics is emerging area of research to better explain sex discrepancies in drug response. Sex pharmacogenetics should be considered an essential step for personalized medicine.

Keywords: adverse drug reaction; gender; pharmacogenetics; pharmacokinetics; sex.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medication Therapy Management*
  • Pharmacogenetics / methods*
  • Pharmacogenetics / statistics & numerical data
  • Pharmacogenomic Testing
  • Precision Medicine
  • Sex Characteristics*
  • Sex Factors*