Purpose
To investigate the
CYP2C19
genotype distribution and allelic frequency among the Zhuang and Han schizophrenic populations in Guangxi, examine the correlation between
CYP2C19
genetic variants and standardized blood levels of Valproic Acid (VPA) in schizophrenic patients, and evaluate the effects of age, gender, and Body Mass Index (BMI) on standardized VPA blood concentrations.
Patients and Methods
Between February and December 2022, 192 Zhuang and Han schizophrenia patients treated with VPA were studied. Steady-state VPA concentrations were determined using homogeneous enzyme immunoassays, and
CYP2C19
*1, *2, and *3 loci via q-PCR.
CYP2C19
genotype distributions between Zhuang and Han groups in Nanning were compared using chi-square tests and contrasted with other ethnicities. Non-parametric tests analyzed VPA variations, identifying critical factors through multivariate stepwise regression.
Results
The study identified five
CYP2C19
genotypes at the *2 and *3 loci, with the *3/*3 genotype absent in both cohorts. The
CYP2C19
distribution in Guangxi Zhuang and Han mirrors, yet diverges significantly from Hui and Kazakh groups. Among 192 subjects, VPA blood levels remained consistent across metabolic types and ages 18–60 but varied significantly by gender. Multivariate analysis revealed gender and BMI as significant factors, overshadowing
CYP2C19
genotype and age.
Conclusion
In Guangxi,
CYP2C19
genetic variants in Zhuang and Han schizophrenia patients demonstrate statistically indistinguishable allelic and metabolic distributions. Gender and BMI can influence standardized VPA blood concentrations in schizophrenia patients. However, in our study cohort, the
CYP2C19
genotype and age are not the primary determinants of standardized VPA blood levels.