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CYP2C19 Genotyping Assay: Genetics and Clinical Overview
Test Information: CYP2C19 Genotyping Assay (CMGDL test code 4001) For sample collection, transport and testing information refer to the CMGDL website www.medgen.med.miami.edu. See the link for additional test ordering information such as CPT codes, test methodology and limitations. Genetics, Epidemiology and Clinical Genotype allelic combinations and related Overview Phenotypes
Cytochrome P450 2C19, CYP2C19, is an isoenzyme
Genetic variations in the CYP2C19 gene lead to
of the cytochrome P450 super family and plays an
inappropriate concentrations of drugs and drug
important role in the metabolism of many commonly used
metabolites, which may contribute to toxicity and risk of
drugs # (Wang, 2011). Large inter-individual differences
adverse drug reactions or lack of therapeutic benefit.
have been observed in the metabolism of these drugs in
Determining the CYP2C19 genotype can help by
vivo, and individuals can be divided into normal (also
called “extensive” metabolizer, EM), intermediate
CYP2C19 Extensive (Normal) Metabolizer
metabolizer (IM), poor metabolizers (PMs), and ultra-
(EM): when no mutations are detected by the
rapid metabolizers (UM). These differences can primarily
genotyping assay, presence of normal *1 alleles
be attributed to CYP2C19 genetic polymorphisms (de
is suggested. Normal CYP2C19 enzyme activity
and normal metabolizer phenotype is expected
The CYP2C19 gene has nine exons and is located on
when two normal *1 alleles are considered to be
chromosome 10. To date, more than thirty CYP2C19
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), from which
CYP2C19 Intermediate to Normal Metabolizer:
over twenty haplotypes were identified, are presented on
this phenotype is suggested by the presence of
CYP2C19 allele nomenclature website
one CYP2C19 allele with no function (eg *2 or
(http://www.cypalleles.ki.se/cyp2c19.htm ). Genetic
*3) or one CYP2C19 allele with decreased
variations in the CYP2C19 gene are inherited in an
autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance with a
CYP2C19 Intermediate Metabolizer (IM): this
penetrance that is drug dependent (Mega et al., 2009;
phenotype is suggested by the presence of two
Simon et al., 2009; Nakamoto et al., 2007; Wang, 2011).
CYP2C19 alleles with decreased function or one
CYP2C19 mutation frequency varies among different
CYP2C19 allele with decreased function and one
ethnicities. The most predominant genetic defects
CYP2C19 non-functionalallele;
responsible for the PM phenotype result from two SNPs,
CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizer (PM): this
CYP2C19*2 (c.681G>A) and CYP2C19*3 (c.636G>A).
phenotype is suggested by the presence of two
In studies of PMs across global populations, these two
SNPs have been proposed to explain anywhere from less
CYP2C19 Rapid and Ultra-Rapid Metabolizer
than 50% to more than 90% of the PM phenotype
(UM): this phenotype is suggested by the
(Nakamoto et al., 2007). The *2 allele is found in
presence of one or two CYP2C19 non-functional
approximately 30% of Asians and 15% of Caucasians and
African-Americans. The *3 allele is present in
approximately 8% of Asians and is present less than 1%
Clinical Significance and Test Indications
of Caucasians and African-Americans. A PM phenotype
The clinical impact of the CYP2C19 genotype is
(ie the presence of two non-functional CYP2C19 alleles)
influenced by whether a drug is activated (e.g.
is approximately present in 4% of Caucasians, 5% of
clopidogrel, tamoxifen) or inactivated (e.g. amitryptiline,
CYP2C19*17 (-808C>T) causes an increase in
Involvement of other metabolic pathways, and other
transcriptional activity, resulting in ultra-rapid
non-genetic factors such as concurrent intake of other
metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates (Sim et al., 2006;
medications may also influence the clinical impact of the
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This test is indicated in patients candidate or
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undergoing drug therapy with drugs metabolized by the
CYP2C19 isoenzyme. The test may also be indicated for
Clopidogrel Sensitivity CYP2C19 Genotyping assay
patients with personal or family history positive for
adverse effects to drugs metabolized by CYP2C19. In
particular, the test may be indicated if the following drugs
References
(http://www.pharmgkb.org/) -Home Page of the Human Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Allele
Clopidogrel (Plavix®) (instead of test code 4001, order
Nomenclature Committee (www.cypalleles.ki.se/)
“Clopidogrel Sensitivity CYP2C19 Genotyping assay”,
(http://medicine.iupui.edu/clinpharm/ddis/)
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug used in
-Becquemont L et al (2011). Practical recommendations for pharmacogenomics-based prescription: 2010 ESF-UB Conference on
atherothrombotic diseases, such as myocardial infarction
Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics. 2011
and stroke, which is an inactive prodrug that needs to be
-De Morais (1994a) Identification of a new genetic defect responsible
Among persons treated with clopidogrel, carriers of
for the polymorphism of (S)-mephenytoin metabolism in Japanese. Mol Pharmacol 46:594–598.
CYP2C19 reduced-function alleles had significantly lower
-De Morais (1994b). The major genetic defect responsible for the
levels of the active metabolite of the drug, diminished
polymorphism of S-mephenytoin metabolism in humans. J Biol Chem
platelet inhibition, and a higher rate of subsequent
cardiovascular events than did non carriers (Mega et al.,
-Mega JL et al (2009). Cytochrome p-450 polymorphisms and response to clopidogrel. N Engl J Med 360:354–362.
2009; Simon et al., 2009). An increase in the daily dose is
-Nakamoto K et al (2007). Genotyping and haplotyping of CYP2C19
somehow a possibility although the best advice is to
functional alleles on thin-film biosensor chips. Pharmacogenet
consider changing clopidogrel for a CYP2C19-
independent drug (e.g. prasugrel or ticagrelor)
-Rudberg I (2008). Impact of the ultrarapid CYP2C19*17 allele on serum concentration of escitalopram in psychiatric patients. Clin
(Becquemont L et al, 2011), in particular for carriers of
two non-functional alleles (e.g. *2 and/or *3).
-Sibbing D et al (2009). CYP450 2C19 loss-of-function polymorphism
Monitoring of platelet function may also be considered.
and stent thrombosis following percutaneous coronary intervention. Eur.
In contrast, the CYP2C19*17 allele has been
Heart J. 30(8), 916–922. -Sibbing D et al (2010). Cytochrome 2C19*17 allelic variant, platelet
significantly associated with an enhanced response to
aggregation, bleeding events, and stent thrombosis in clopidogrel-treated
clopidogrel and an increased risk of bleeding (Sibbing et
patients with coronary stent placement. Circulation 121:512–518. -Sim SC et al (2006). A common novel CYP2C19 gene variant causes
ultrarapid drug metabolism relevant for the drug response to proton
pump inhibitors and antidepressants. Clin Pharmacol Ther 79:103–113 -Simon T et al. (2009). Genetic determinants of response to clopidogrel
Antidepressants such as Amitriptyline and Escitalopram
and cardiovascular events. N Engl J Med 360:363–375.
Determining the CYP2C19 genotype, in combination
-Wang H et al. (2011). Evaluation of the Effects of 20 Nonsynonymous
with drug monitoring once therapy is initiated, may help
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of CYP2C19 on S-Mephenytoin
4’Hydroxylation and Omeprazole 5’Hydroxylation. Drug Metab
If a patient carries the CYP2C19 *2 or *3 alleles
-Wedlund PJ (2000). The CYP2C19 enzyme polymorphism.
higher plasma concentrations of the drug and
If a patient carries the CYP2C19 *17 alleles may
show lower plasma concentrations and higher
The following is a list of drugs metabolized through the CYP2C19 enzyme that may be affected by these variants:
proton pump inhibitors (lansoprazole, omeprazole,
Tamoxifen
antiepileptics (diazepam, phenytoin(O), S-mephenytoin,
If a patient carries the CYP2C19*17 alleles higher
phenobarbital, R-mephobarbital, primidone);
concentrations of the active metabolite endoxifen are
antidepressants (amitriptyline, citalopram, clomipramine, imipramine, moclobemide);
produced, with decreased breast cancer recurrence when
anti-thrombotics (R-warfarin, clopidogrel); NSAIDs
treated with tamoxifen. Note that the response to
tamoxifen is not expected to be affected by decrease
antimicrobials (chloramphenicol, pentamidine);
function alleles such as the CYP2C19 *2 allele.
others (carisoprodol, cyclophosphamide, hexobarbital,
nelfinavir, nilutamide, progesterone, proguanil, propranolol, teniposide, Voriconazole).
Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list.
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