Presence of the <it>CYP2B6 516G> T </it>polymorphism, increased plasma Efavirenz concentrations and early neuropsychiatric side effects in South African HIV-infected patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The 516G > T polymorphism in exon 4 of the <it>CYP2B6 </it>gene has been associated with increased plasma Efavirenz (EFV) concentrations. EFV concentrations greater than the recommended therapeutic range have been asso...

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Main Authors: Gounden Verena, van Niekerk Chantal, Snyman Tracy, George Jaya A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/7/1/32