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A new functional CYP3A4 intron 6 polymorphism significantly affects tacrolimus pharmacokinetics in kidney transplant recipients.
Clinical chemistry - 1 Nov 2011
Elens Laure, Bouamar Rachida, Hesselink Dennis A, Haufroid Vincent, van der Heiden Ilse P, van Gelder Teun, van Schaik Ron H N
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tacrolimus (Tac) is a potent immunosuppressant with considerable toxicity. Tac pharmacokinetics varies between individuals and thus complicates its use in preventing rejection after kidney transplantation. This variability might be caused by genetic polymorphisms in metabolizing enzymes. METHODS: We used TaqMan analyses to evaluate the impact of a newly discovered CYP3A4 (cytochrome P450, family 3,...
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