What is the Impact of Genetic Differences on Treatment Response?
The field of pharmacogenomics studies how genetic differences affect individual responses to drugs. Certain genetic variants can influence drug metabolism, efficacy, and the likelihood of adverse effects. For instance, variations in the CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genes affect the metabolism of warfarin, a common anticoagulant. Personalized medicine aims to use this information to optimize drug selection and dosing for individual patients.
