Table 2. . Frequency of CYP2C19 enzyme phenotype by major continental race.
| CYP2C19 phenotype | European ancestry | African ancestry (sub-Saharan) | Asian ancestry |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM | 2% | 6% | 13% |
| IM | 26% | 36% | 46% |
| Normal | 40% | 30% | 38% |
| RM | 27% | 19% | 3% |
| UM | 5% | 3% | 0% |
| Uncertain | <1% | 6% | <1% |
Frequencies summarized from populations in the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium. [27].
IM: Intermediate metabolizer; PM: Poor metabolizer; RM: Rapid metabolizer; UM: Ultrarapid metabolizer.