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Colchicine\u2019s efficacy in FMF is well-established as it is used both to prevent acute attacks and reduce the risk of long-term complications. However, despite these available treatments, 5\u201310% of patients exhibit resistance to the drug. It has been demonstrated that polymorphisms in several genes involved in inflammation can influence treatment outcomes and the risk of FMF complications like amyloidosis. Among them, some research focused on polymorphism affecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette sub-family B member 1 (ABCB1) gene encoding for P-glycoprotein. P-glycoprotein is considered a key transporter protein as it regulates the absorption, distribution, and excretion of several drugs, including colchicine. In diseases like FMF, ABCB1 polymorphisms have been shown to affect the response to colchicine, potentially leading to treatment resistance or altered toxicity. 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