Using EHR-Linked Biobank Data to Study Metformin Pharmacogenomics

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:210:914-8.

Abstract

Metformin is a commonly prescribed diabetes medication whose mechanism of action is poorly understood. In this study we utilized EHR-linked biobank data to elucidate the impact of genomic variation on glycemic response to metformin. Our study found significant gene- and SNP-level associations within the beta-2 subunit of the heterotrimeric adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase complex. Using EHR phenotypes where were able to add additional clarity to ongoing metformin pharmacogenomic dialogue.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Specimen Banks / organization & administration*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / genetics*
  • Electronic Health Records / organization & administration*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods
  • Medical Record Linkage / methods
  • Metformin / therapeutic use*
  • Minnesota
  • Pharmacogenetics / methods
  • Pharmacogenetics / organization & administration*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Metformin