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UGT1A1 polymorphisms associated with risk of induced liver disorders by anti-tuberculosis medications.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 Jan 2012
Chang J-C, Liu E H, Lee C-N, Lin Y-C, Yu M-C, Bai K-J, Chen H-Y
Abstract excerpt
First-line drug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) is frequently associated with liver toxicity. The goal of this study was to examine the association between UDP-glucuronosyl-transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) genetic variations and anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity (ATDH). A total of 98 patients, including 17 patients with ATDH, were enrolled; compound UGT1A1*27 and UGT1A1*28 were associated with an increased...
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