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High-resolution HLA genotyping and severe cutaneous adverse reactions in lamotrigine-treated patients.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Sept 2009
Kazeem Gbenga R, Cox Charles, Aponte Jennifer, Messenheimer John, Brazell Celia, Nelsen Andrew C, Nelson Matthew R, Foot Elizabeth
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BACKGROUND: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) are associated with over 200 medicines including lamotrigine, an antiepileptic drug. Previous studies have suggested the involvement of immune mechanisms in the development of drug-induced SCARs. METHODS: High-resolution HLA genotyping was pe...
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