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Review
. 2003:54:371-92.
doi: 10.1146/annurev.med.54.101601.152421. Epub 2001 Dec 3.

Functional genomic of the paraoxonase (PON1) polymorphisms: effects on pesticide sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, and drug metabolism

Lucio G Costa  1 , Toby B Cole, Gail P Jarvik, Clement E Furlong
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Review

Functional genomic of the paraoxonase (PON1) polymorphisms: effects on pesticide sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, and drug metabolism

Lucio G Costa et al. Annu Rev Med. 2003.

Abstract

This review focuses on the functional genomics of the human paraoxonase (PON1) polymorphisms. Levels and genetic variability of the PON1 position 192 isoforms (Gln/Arg) influence sensitivity to specific insecticides or nerve agents and risk for cardiovascular disease. A more recent area of investigation, the role of PON1 in drug metabolism, is also discussed. We emphasize the importance of considering both PON1 isoforms and PON1 levels in disease/sensitivity association studies.

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