Pharmacogenomics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymorphism?
A
the presence of two or more variant forms of a specific DNA sequence that can occur among different individuals or populations
2
Q
What does SNP stand for?
A
single-nucleotide polymorphism
3
Q
What does STRP stand for?
A
Short tandem repeat polymorphism
4
Q
Common types of polymorphisms?
A
SNP
STRP
Gene deletion
Copy number variant
5
Q
Why could pharmacogenomics be useful in the psychiatry?
A
Complex conditions
Symptom similarities between conditions
No objective tests
Greater adherence
Time
Poor response rates
High incidence of side effects
