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Age-distribution and genotype-phenotype correlation for N-acetyltransferase in Argentine children under isoniazid treatment.
International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Apr 2014
Keller Guillermo Alberto, Fabian Lucas, Gomez Matías, Gonzalez Claudio Daniel, Diez Roberto Alejandro, Di Girolamo Guillermo
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INTRODUCTION: Metabolic clearance of isoniazid (INH) may be up to 10 times faster in individuals who are rapid acetylators compared with slow acetylators. In addition, the acetylation phenotype has been suggested to change with age. A better knowledge of the age distribution of the acetylation genotype and phenotype in children requiring INH for tuberculosis treatment or prevention could be important to optimize...
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