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PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay

PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay

PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay

Product catalog summary
Overview
The PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay® is designed to customize drug therapy based on CYP2C19 alleles, which are associated with altered enzyme activity. The liver enzyme CYP2C19 plays a crucial role in metabolizing many prescribed drugs. Variations in the CYP2C19 gene can lead to differences in drug response among individuals.
Significance of CYP2C19
Approximately 40% of Europeans and up to 30% of Asians carry alleles that affect enzyme function. Understanding a patient's metabolizer status can enhance treatment efficacy and reduce adverse side effects. Genotyping for CYP2C19 helps determine the optimal drug type and dosage for therapy.
PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay® Features
  • Detects common variants with impaired or increased enzyme activity.
  • Simple protocol suitable for complex diagnostic questions.
  • Can be performed manually or automated.
  • No need for expensive lab equipment; includes ready-to-use reagents.
  • CE-labelled complete kit with DNA extraction included.
Cytochrome P450 2C19
CYP2C19 is part of the cytochrome P450 superfamily and is vital for metabolizing xenobiotics. It metabolizes drugs such as platelet inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and proton pump inhibitors. Patients with defective enzyme variants risk severe adverse reactions due to drug accumulation and toxicity. Conversely, these patients may show a diminished response when active metabolite formation is crucial for drug action.
StripAssay® Procedure
  1. Amplification: Multiplex PCR with simultaneous biotin-labeling using a thermocycler.
  2. Hybridization: Conducted directly on the StripAssay® test strips using an incubator.
  3. Identification: Labeled products are detected by streptavidin-alkaline phosphatase, visible to the naked eye or via scanner and software.
Metabolizer Status Interpretation
The assay identifies various CYP2C19 alleles, categorizing metabolizer status as ultra-rapid (UM), rapid (RM), normal (NM), intermediate (IM), or poor (PM) metabolizers.
Manufacturer and Ordering Information
ViennaLab Diagnostics GmbH manufactures the PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay®. For orders, the product code is 4-750, which includes 20 tests per kit.
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PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay® Customize drug therapy according to CYP2C19 alleles associated with altered enzyme activity • The liver enzyme CYP2C19 is responsible for the metabolism of a huge number of currently prescribed drugs • Differences in enzymatic activity due to polymorphisms in the CYP2C19 gene contribute to the inter-individual variability in drug response • About 40% of Europeans show a defective allele, either carrying a non-function allele or an increased function allele, whereas up to 30% of Asians are affected • Knowledge of the patient’s metabolizer status allows for a more efficient and successful treatment with potentially less adverse side effects • CYP2C19 genotyping helps to determine the optimum type and dosage of a drug for a specific therapy Individualize drug therapy according to CYP2C19 genotype ViennaLab PGX-CYP2C19 StripAssay® detects the most common variants with impaired enzyme activity and one variant with increased activity • Simple protocol for complex diagnostic questions • Manual or automated • No expensive lab equipment required • Ready-to-use reagents • CE-labelled complete kit - DNA extraction inclu

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= Cytochrome P450 2C19 CYP2C19, a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily, is an important liver enzyme involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics in the body. Numerous drugs prescribed as platelet inhibitors (clopidogrel), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, doxepin), antidepressants (citalopram, sertraline), or proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, pantoprazole) are substrates for CYP2C19. Patients with defective enzyme variants are at risk of developing severe adverse reactions due to drug accumulation and toxicity. Conversely, when formation of an active metabolite is essential for the...

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