Pharmacometabolomics of treatment response to antihypertensive drugs: a systematic review.
Elahe Zare Borzeshi, Merys Valdez, Alida Kindt et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review examined the role of pharmacometabolomics in predicting responses to antihypertensive drugs in patients with primary hypertension. Out of 2577 screened articles, five studies were included, identifying 46 metabolites significantly associated with blood pressure responses to various antihypertensive medications. Key metabolites included arachidonic acid and sphingosine-1-phosphate.
Key findings
- 46 metabolites were significantly associated with blood pressure responses to antihypertensive drugs.
- Key predictive metabolites included arachidonic acid and sphingosine-1-phosphate.
- Metabolites affected responses across fatty acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and the TCA cycle.
Why it matters
Understanding the metabolic biomarkers linked to antihypertensive drug response can help clinicians tailor treatments to individual patients, potentially improving blood pressure control and reducing cardiovascular risk.