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[Thiopurine S-methyltransferase gene sequence analysis of ALL children severely intolerant to 6-mercaptopurine].
Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi - 1 Aug 2012
Ma Xiao-Li, Li Wei-Jing, Zheng Jie, Wang Bin, Jin Mei, Zhang Da-Wei, Li Zhi-Gang, Zhang Yu-Xiang
Abstract excerpt
This study was aimed to analyze the thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) gene sequence in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) children severely intolerant to 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and to investigate the causes resulting in tolerance difference to 6-MP in ALL children so as to provide evidence for safe and rational use of 6-MP. The adverse reactions of drug was evaluated in ALL children treated with BCH-2003-ALL...
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