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CYP3A genotypes and treatment response in paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 2003
Aplenc Richard, Glatfelter Wendy, Han Peggy, Rappaport Eric, La Mei, Cnaan Avital, Blackwood M Anne, Lange Beverly, Rebbeck Timothy
Abstract excerpt
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common paediatric cancer with a cure rate of approximately 80%. Relapse occurs despite treatment stratification based on clinical criteria. Relapse risk in ALL may be related to simple nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of enzymes that metabolize chemotherapeutic agents. We evaluated whether SNPs in the cytochrome P450 3A family (CYP3A4*1B, CYP3A5*3 and CYP3A5*6) were...
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