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Polymorphisms of genes controlling homocysteine levels and IQ score following the treatment for childhood ALL.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Apr 2005
Krajinovic Maja, Robaey Philippe, Chiasson Sonia, Lemieux-Blanchard Emilie, Rouillard Mélanie, Primeau Melanie, Bournissen Facundo Garcia, Moghrabi Albert
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INTRODUCTION: One of the causes of long-term morbidity associated with the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is late neurotoxicity manifesting as impairment of higher cognitive functions. Cranial radiation therapy (CRT) and chemotherapeutic agents, particularly methotrexate (MTX), are often suggested to be major contributing factors for its development. Homocysteinemia that arises as a result of...
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