Polymorphism of the Cytochrome P450-system in Renal Transplants

Polymorphism of the Cytochrome P450-system and the MDR-system in Renal Transplants Receiving the Immunosuppressive Drugs Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, Everolimus or Cyclosporine A

In this study the researchers want to investigate genetic polymorphisms of cytochrome 450 enzymes and the multiple drug resistance (MDR) gene in renal transplant patients to look for differences in dosing of immunosuppressive drugs (tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus, cyclosporine A).

All patients who receive one of these drugs can be included and drug blood trough levels, dosing and genetics are compared.

Primary endpoint is the

1. serum creatinine in patients with and without polymorphysms
2. rate of rejections in patients with and without polymorphysms

Inclusion Criteria:

• Renal transplant patients receiving one or more of the following drugs:

  • tacrolimus
  • sirolimus
  • everolimus
  • cyclosporin A
  • fluvastatin

• Informed consent given by the patient