Pharmacogenetics of membrane transporters: a review of current approaches

Methods Mol Biol. 2008:448:41-62. doi: 10.1007/978-1-59745-205-2_4.

Abstract

This chapter provides a review of the pharmacogenetics of membrane transporters, including adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and organic anion transporting proteins (OATPs). Membrane transporters are heavily involved in drug disposition by actively transporting substrate drugs between organs and tissues. As such, polymorphisms in the genes encoding these proteins may have a significant effect on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of compounds. The techniques used to identify substrates and inhibitors of these proteins and subsequently assess the effect of genetic mutation on transport, both in vitro and in vivo, are outlined and discussed. Finally, studies linking transporter genotype with clinical outcomes are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters / genetics
  • ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters / metabolism*
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Organic Anion Transporters / genetics
  • Organic Anion Transporters / metabolism*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism*
  • Pharmacogenetics*
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Phenotype
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters
  • Organic Anion Transporters
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations