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Observational studyBMC genomic data2025

Cohort profile: the pharmacogenomics and pharmacokinetics study in Ghanaian HIV patients (GenoPharm-GH).

Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Oksana Ryabinina, Joel Adu Twum, John Anyimadu, Samuel Badu Nyarko, Akwasi Anyanful, Martins Ekor, George Boateng Kyei

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Nicholas Ekow ThomfordPharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. nthomford@ucc.edu.gh.
Oksana RyabininaPharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Joel Adu TwumPharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
John AnyimaduPharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Samuel Badu NyarkoPharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Akwasi AnyanfulDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Martins EkorDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
George Boateng KyeiMedical and Scientific Research Centre, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Accra, Ghana.

Funding

PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACOGENOMICS OF DOLUTEGRAVIR-BASED ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN GHANA (PHARMA-YOUNG-HIV)R21AI186750 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL CENTRE · PI THOMFORD, NICHOLAS EKOW · 2024 to 2025
$299k
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership TMA2019CDF-2670International Foundation for Sciences I-3-F-6441-1National Institute for Allergy and Infectious diseases 1R21AI186750-01NIAID NIH HHS R21 AI186750
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe GenoPharm-GH project initiated in 2019, as a longitudinal, multi-site observational cohort study aimed at bridging gaps in understanding the influence of host genetics, pharmacokinetics and comorbidities on treatment outcome among persons living with HIV (PLWH) in Ghana.

methodsThe study is ongoing prospective, longitudinal, multi-site cohort associated with diverse projects being conducted throughout health facilities across Ghana. So far 2044 persons living with HIV (PLWH) aged ≥ 8 years have been registered. These participants are on treatment with antiretroviral therapies (ART). Viral suppression, treatment adherence (self-reported and pill count), clinical data, genetic variations, coinfections, and comorbidities are being studied among these participants. Samples from the studies have been stored in the biorepository in the PGMG laboratory.

resultsAmong the cohort, ≥ 95% are on dolutegravir-based ART; 58% have viral loads less than 50 copies/mL at the latest visit with approximately 10-15% in virologic failure (> 1000cp/mL). Drug metabolite profiling has been undertaken for dolutegravir in mono infections and coinfections with malaria. Pharmacogenetics data for CYP3A4, CYP3A5, UGT1A1 and ApoE have been determined in sub-studies. Coinfections and other non-communicable diseases observed include hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, pneumonia, diabetes and hypertension indicating the need for integrated care strategies for PLWH. A biorepository has been created for sub-studies and future analysis.

conclusionsThe project provides a strong avenue for translational HIV research, guiding policy and enhancing long-term results. Expanding biobanking and ongoing follow-up should help to improve knowledge of treatment outcomes, support individualised HIV treatment, and direct further therapeutic interventions. Participants are followed up and data updated at regular intervals to understand the dynamics of treatment outcome.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPharmacogeneticsAdolescentAdultCohort StudiesDolutegravirFemaleGhanaGlucuronosyltransferaseHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedOxazinesAnti-HIV AgentsDolutegravirGlucuronosyltransferaseHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingOxazinesPiperazinesPyridonesBiorepositoriesDolutegravirHIVPharmacokineticsPLWH

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PMID41286681
PMCPMC12642065

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