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HLA-B*58:01 allele is associated with augmented risk for both mild and severe cutaneous adverse reactions induced by allopurinol in Han Chinese.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jul 2012
Cao Zhi-hao, Wei Zhi-yun, Zhu Qin-yuan, Zhang Jun-yu, Yang Lun, Qin Sheng-ying, Shao Li-yan, Zhang Yi-ting, Xuan Jie-kun, Li Qiao-li, Xu Jin-Hua, Xu Feng, Ma Li, Huang Hui-yuan, Xing Qing-he, Luo Xiao-qun
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AIM: Allopurinol is widely used as an effective urate-lowering drug and is one of the most frequent causes of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs). Recently, a strong association of HLA-B*58:01 with allopurinol-induced severe cADRs was identified. This study investigated the predisposition to different types of allopurinol-cADRs conferred by HLA-B*5801 in a Han population from mainland China. PATIENTS &...
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