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Pegvisomant-induced liver injury is related to the UGT1A1*28 polymorphism of Gilbert's syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 May 2010
Bernabeu Ignacio, Marazuela Mónica, Lucas Tomás, Loidi Lourdes, Alvarez-Escolá Cristina, Luque-Ramírez Manuel, Fernandez-Rodriguez Eva, Paniagua Amalia-Elisa, Quinteiro Celsa, Casanueva Felipe F
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Pegvisomant (PEG) therapy has been associated with drug-induced liver dysfunction in acromegalic patients. The mechanism of its toxicity remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to determine whether or not the UGT1A1*28 polymorphism associated with Gilbert's syndrome influen...
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