Dutch pharmacogenetics working group (DPWG) guideline for the gene-drug interaction between UGT1A1 and irinotecan

Emma C Hulshof, Maarten J Deenen, Marga Nijenhuis*, Bianca Soree, Nienke J de Boer-Veger, Anne-Marie Buunk, Elisa J F Houwink, Arne Risselada, Gerard A P J M Rongen, Ron H N van Schaik, Daan J Touw, Jan van der Weide, Roos van Westrhenen, Vera H M Deneer, Henk-Jan Guchelaar, Jesse J Swen

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Abstract

The Dutch Pharmacogenetics Working Group (DPWG) aims to facilitate PGx implementation by developing evidence-based pharmacogenetics guidelines to optimize pharmacotherapy. This guideline describes the starting dose optimization of the anti-cancer drug irinotecan to decrease the risk of severe toxicity, such as (febrile) neutropenia or diarrhoea. Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1 encoded by the UGT1A1 gene) enzyme deficiency increases risk of irinotecan-induced toxicity. Gene variants leading to UGT1A1 enzyme deficiency (e.g. UGT1A1*6, *28 and *37) can be used to optimize an individual's starting dose thereby preventing carriers from toxicity. Homozygous or compound heterozygous carriers of these allele variants are defined as UGT1A1 poor metabolisers (PM). DPWG recommends a 70% starting dose in PM patients and no dose reduction in IM patients who start treatment with irinotecan. Based on the DPWG clinical implication score, UGT1A1 genotyping is considered "essential", indicating that UGT1A1 testing must be performed prior to initiating irinotecan treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)982-987
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Journal of Human Genetics
Volume31
Issue number9
Early online date28 Nov 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023

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