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Genetic variability of CYP2C9∗2 and CYP2C9∗3 in seven indigenous groups from Mexico

Abstract:

Aim: CYP2C9 is one of the major drug metabolizing enzymes, however, little is known about polymorphisms in CYP2C9 gene and pharmacological implications in Mexican indigenous populations. Thus, frequencies of CYP2C9∗2 and CYP2C9∗3 alleles were evaluated in indigenous groups located in northwest (Cora), center (Mazahua and Teenek), south (Chatino and Mixteco) and southeast (Chontal and Maya) regions Mexico. Materials & methods: Allelic discrimination was performed by real-time PCR. Results: CYP2C9∗2 allele was found only in Chontal and Maya groups, despite the low contribution of Caucasian component in these populations. CYP2C9∗3 allele was present in all populations except in Mazahua, showing a wide genetic variability in the studied populations. Interestingly, we found significant differences between indigenous groups in CYP2C9∗3 allele, even in groups located at the same region and belonging to the same linguistic family. Conclusion: These results contribute to laying the pharmacogenetic bases in Mexico, in addition to improving treatment, taking into account the genetic interethnic differences.