HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
genetic polymorphism, CYP 3A, MDR-1, Thai, HIV, Treatment Experienced
Brief summary
Study of genetic polymorphisms of CYP #A and MDR-1 genes in Thai HIV-1 infected patients on saquinavir/ritonavir.
Detailed description
Genetic polymorphisms will be investigated by polymerase-chain reaction (PCR) and drug levels of saquinavir will be determined by high phase liquid chromatography with UV-detected (HPLC).
Interventions
Gene sequencing of Cyp450 metabolic pathway
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* HIV-infected persons who have been enrolled in the Staccato study * On low-dose ritonavir boosted saquinavir at the time blood samples are collected
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to understand the nature and extent of the study and the procedures required
Countries
Thailand