Abstract
We did association studies in multiple candidate genes to find the combination of polymorphisms that give the best predictive value of response to clozapine In schizophrenic patients. A combination of six polymorphisms in neurotransmitter-receptor-related genes resulted in 76.7% success in the prediction of clozapine response (p=0.0001) and a sensitivity of 95% (+/-0.04) for satisfactory response. These results will form the basis for a simple test to enhance the usefulness of clozapine in psychiatric treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1615 - 1616 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | The Lancet |
Volume | 355 |
Issue number | 9215 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 May 2000 |