摘要 |
Methods and kits are provided for detecting polymorphisms in carboxylesterase-1 (CES1). Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in CES1 in humans, and methods for detecting the same, are provided (e.g., Glyl43Glu, 12754T>del). Results indicate that the Glyl43Glu (9486G>A) polymorphism has an allelic frequency of 1.5% in the Caucasian population. Polymorphisms of the present invention may alter the function of the carboxylesterase-1 enzyme (hCES1). Thus, the methods and kits of the present invention may be used to personalize a therapy and/or avoid adverse consequences of altered metabolism of a therapeutic or compound (e.g., enalapril, methylphenidate, etc.) which may result due to a CES1 polymorphism. In addition, recombinant cells lines overexpressing wild-type CES1 or expressing CES1 mutants are provided. Such cell lines may be used to assess the effects of candidate compounds on CES1, and the action of CES1 on these candidate compounds. |
申请人 |
MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT;MARKOWITZ, JOHN, S.;ZHU, HAOJIE |
发明人 |
MARKOWITZ, JOHN, S.;ZHU, HAOJIE |