Pharmacogenetic Polymorphisms in a Portuguese Gypsy Population

Conclusion: From the pharmacogenetic point of view, the Gypsies from Portugal do not seem to raise additional public health concerns comparatively to other Portuguese. This study illustrates how important signs of the demographic past of a population can be captured by the fraction of pharmacogenetically relevant genetic diversity.
Source: Current Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research