Transporter Genes and statin-induced Hepatotoxicity

Seo A. Choi, Jung Sun Kim, Yoon A. Park, Da Hoon Lee, Minju Park, Jeong Yee, Yoonkyung Chang, Tae Jin Song, Hye Sun Gwak

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Abstract

Purpose: Hepatotoxicity has emerged as a major cause of statin treatment interruption. Although organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1B1 (SLCO1B1), multidrug resistance protein 1 (ABCB1), and breast cancer resistance protein (ABCG2) have been identified as transporters of statins, knowledge of their role in statin-associated hepatotoxicity remains limited. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis to elucidate the association between hepatotoxicity and SLCO1B1, ABCB1, and ABCG2 polymorphisms. Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed prospectively collected samples. We selected 10 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of SLCO1B1, 9 SNPs of ABCB1, and 12 SNPs of ABCG2. We developed two models for multivariable analyses (Model I: clinical factors only; Model II: both clinical and genetic factors), and the attributable risk (%) of variables in Model II was determined. Results: Among 851 patients, 66 (7.8%) developed hepatotoxicity. In Model I, lipophilic statins, atrial fibrillation (Afib), and diabetes mellitus showed a significant association with hepatotoxicity. In Model II, lipophilic statins and Afib, SLCO1B1 rs11045818 A allele, SLCO1B1 rs4149035 T allele, and ABCG2 rs2622629 TT genotype were associated with higher hepatotoxicity risk. Among them, the SLCO1B1 rs11045818 A allele exhibited the highest attributable risk (93.2%). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve in Model I was 0.62 (95% CI: 0.55–0.69), and it was increased to 0.71 in Model II (95% CI: 0.64–0.77). Conclusion: This study investigated the correlation between hepatotoxicity and polymorphisms of transporter genes in patients taking statins. The findings could help improve personalized treatments for patients receiving statin therapy.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCardiovascular Drugs and Therapy
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024

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Keywords

  • ABCB1
  • ABCG2
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • SLCO1B1
  • Statins

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