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CYP2D6 SNPs Natural Inhibitors, Anxiety Trait, and Medication Interactions

CYP2D6: Medication Interactions, Natural Inhibitors, and Anxiety Traits

September 6, 2024April 26, 2021

The CYP2D6 enzyme is responsible for metabolizing about 25% of commonly used medications. There are several fairly common genetic variants in CYP2D6 that affect how quickly you will break down a drug.

Opioid Receptors: Variants and addiction

March 14, 2024January 20, 2019

Genetic variants in the ORPM1 gene impact both the amount of pain someone experiences and their response to opioid drugs. These variants are also important in susceptibility to opiate addiction. (Member’s article)