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Cytochrome P450 pharmacogenetics as a predictor of toxicity and clinical response to pulse cyclophosphamide in lupus nephritis.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jul 2004
Takada Kazuki, Arefayene Million, Desta Zeruesenay, Yarboro Cheryl H, Boumpas Dimitrios T, Balow James E, Flockhart David A, Illei Gabor G
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Pulse cyclophosphamide is the treatment of choice for severe lupus nephritis. However, not all patients respond to this therapy, and gonadal toxicity is of particular concern. Cyclophosphamide is a prodrug that requires activation by cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to test whether genetic polymorphisms of these enzymes are associated with the toxicity of, and...
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