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Genetic polymorphisms affect efficacy and adverse drug reactions of DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Nov 2014
Zhang Ling Ling, Yang Sen, Wei Wei, Zhang Xue Jun
Abstract excerpt
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biological agents are critical in preventing the severe complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the outcome of treatment with these drugs in RA patients is quite variable and unpredictable. Drug-metabolizing enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase, cytochrome P450 enzymes, N-acetyltransferases, etc.), drug transporters (ATP-binding cassette transporters),...
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