Peculiarities of dabigatran pharmacogenetics: literature review

Abstract

Dabigatran is highly effective oral anticoagulant used in patients with atrial fibrillation, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, orthopedic surgery. The most important role in activation and transport of dabigatran play hepatic carboxylesterase-1 (CES-1) and P-glycoprotein. To date were studied different polymorphisms that affect the pharmacokinetics of dabigatran such as rs2244613 (C > A), rs8192935 (T > C) и rs71647871 (G > A), rs1128503 (1236 C > T), rs2032582 (2677 G > T), rs1045642 (3435 C > T) и rs4148738 (G > A) and others. At the same time, there is no need of dabigatran pharmacogenetics testing in routine care. On the other side, existing literature data is often controversial, that’s why future studies are needed to answer the above-mentioned question.