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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2026; 32(1): 112496
Published online Jan 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i1.112496
Table 9 Pharmacogenetics in gastrointestinal disorders[90-100]
Disorder
Gene
Drug(s)
Clinical impact
Ref.
CRC, gastric, pancreatic cancersDPYD5-fluorouracil, capecitabineDeficiency life-threatening toxicity (mucositis, myelosuppression)De Moraes et al[90]; Ruzzo et al[91]
CRC, pancreatic cancerUGT1A1IrinotecanUGT1A1 28/28 reduced glucuronidation increased toxicity (neutropenia, diarrhea)Maitland et al[92]
IBD, autoimmune hepatitisTPMT/NUDT15Azathioprine, 6-MPTPMT or NUDT15 deficiency risk of myelosuppressionMoriyama et al[93]
IBDHLA-DQA102:01, HLA-DQB102:02ThiopurinesIncrease risk of thiopurine-induced pancreatitisÅs et al[94]
IBDHLA-DQ2InfliximabIncreased formation of antibody formation against infliximabBrun et al[95]
GERD, H. pylori, ulcersCYP2C19PPIs (omeprazole, lansoprazole)Poor metabolizers increase drug levels; rapid metabolizers treatment failure in H. pyloriEl Rouby et al[96]
NAFLD, metabolic syndromeSLCO1B1Statins (e.g., simvastatin)Variants statin-induced myopathy riskSEARCH Collaborative Group[97]
IBDABCB1Various (e.g., corticosteroids)Associated with glucocorticoid resistance in some patientsLi et al[98]
Autoimmune hepatitis, liver transplantCYP3A5TacrolimusExpressors need higher doses; non-expressors risk overexposureKim et al[99]
IBDG6PD deficiencySulfasalazine, dapsoneIncrease risk of hemolysisDore et al[100]


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