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The effect of race on the CYP3A-mediated metabolism of vincristine in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners - 1 Feb 2016
Sims Rosalyn P
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this preliminary study was to compare racial background and CYP3A distribution in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients as it relates to vincristine-related neurotoxicity. METHODS: Patients with B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated at Children's Hospital of Michigan were eligible to participate in this study. Determination of the CYP3A variant for each patient was...
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