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Pharmacogenetic influences on mycophenolate therapy.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Mar 2010
Barraclough Katherine A, Lee Katie J, Staatz Christine E
Abstract excerpt
Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is a cornerstone immunosuppressant therapy in solid organ transplantation. MPA is metabolized by uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase to inactive 7-O-MPA-glucuronide (MPAG). At least three minor metabolites are also formed, including a pharmacologically active acyl-glucuronide. MPA and MPAG are subject to enterohepatic recirculation. Biliary excretion of MPA/MPAG involves several...
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