Optimization of warfarin dose by population-specific pharmacogenomic algorithm

Pharmacogenomics J. 2012 Aug;12(4):306-11. doi: 10.1038/tpj.2011.4. Epub 2011 Mar 1.

Abstract

To optimize the warfarin dose, a population-specific pharmacogenomic algorithm was developed using multiple linear regression model with vitamin K intake and cytochrome P450 IIC polypeptide9 (CYP2C9(*)2 and (*)3), vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 (VKORC1(*)3, (*)4, D36Y and -1639 G>A) polymorphism profile of subjects who attained therapeutic international normalized ratio as predictors. New algorithm was validated by correlating with Wadelius, International Warfarin Pharmacogenetics Consortium and Gage algorithms; and with the therapeutic dose (r=0.64, P<0.0001). New algorithm was more accurate (Overall: 0.89 vs 0.51, warfarin resistant: 0.96 vs 0.77 and warfarin sensitive: 0.80 vs 0.24), more sensitive (0.87 vs 0.52) and specific (0.93 vs 0.50) compared with clinical data. It has significantly reduced the rate of overestimation (0.06 vs 0.50) and underestimation (0.13 vs 0.48). To conclude, this population-specific algorithm has greater clinical utility in optimizing the warfarin dose, thereby decreasing the adverse effects of suboptimal dose.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases / genetics*
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mixed Function Oxygenases / genetics*
  • Pharmacogenetics / methods*
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Vitamin K / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin K Epoxide Reductases
  • Warfarin / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Vitamin K
  • Warfarin
  • Mixed Function Oxygenases
  • CYP2C9 protein, human
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases
  • VKORC1 protein, human
  • Vitamin K Epoxide Reductases