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Genetic polymorphisms in CYP3A5 and MDR1 genes and their correlations with plasma levels of tacrolimus and cyclosporine in renal transplant recipients.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Apr 2009
Mendes J, Martinho A, Simoes O, Mota A, Breitenfeld L, Pais L
Abstract excerpt
Immunosuppressive drugs, such as tacrolimus (FK506) and cyclosporine (CsA), play an essential role in graft survival, preventing rejection. Large interindividual differences in drug-metabolizing enzymes as well as in drug transporters make the task of reaching the optimal concentrations difficult...
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