Influence of Transporter Polymorphisms on Drug Disposition and Response: A Perspective From the International Transporter Consortium

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Nov;104(5):803-817. doi: 10.1002/cpt.1098. Epub 2018 May 31.

Abstract

Advances in genomic technologies have led to a wealth of information identifying genetic polymorphisms in membrane transporters, specifically how these polymorphisms affect drug disposition and response. This review describes the current perspective of the International Transporter Consortium (ITC) on clinically important polymorphisms in membrane transporters. ITC suggests that, in addition to previously recommended polymorphisms in ABCG2 (BCRP) and SLCO1B1 (OATP1B1), polymorphisms in the emerging transporter, SLC22A1 (OCT1), be considered during drug development. Collectively, polymorphisms in these transporters are important determinants of interindividual differences in the levels, toxicities, and response to many drugs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / genetics
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / metabolism
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / metabolism*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism*
  • Pharmacogenomic Variants*
  • Pharmacokinetics*
  • Phenotype
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations