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Role of Pharmacogenetics in Busulfan/Cyclophosphamide Conditioning Therapy Prior to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
19 Dec 2012
Abstract excerpt
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative treatment for several malignant and nonmalignant disorders. Busulfan (Bu) and cyclophosphamide (Cy) are the most commonly used alkylators in high-dose pretransplant conditioning for HSCT; a treatment that is correlated with drug-related toxicity and relapse. Pharmacogenetic investigations have shown that CYP450, as well as aldehyde dehydrogenase, are...
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