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Polymorphisms within the adenosine receptor 2a gene are associated with adverse events in RA patients treated with MTX.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) - 1 Aug 2008
Hider S L, Thomson W, Mack L F, Armstrong D J, Shadforth M, Bruce I N
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of adenosine receptor 2a gene (ADORA2a) polymorphisms on outcome of MTX treatment in RA. METHODS: Subjects included 309 RA patients with a defined response to MTX. Patients were included if they were (i) good responders (n = 147) (ESR <20 for >6/12 on stable dose of MTX) (ii) inefficacy failures (n = 101) (physician statement and failure to reduce ESR/CRP by 20%) or (iii) adverse...
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