Article
Impact of glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 on anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity in Chinese pediatric patients.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Liu Fang, Jiao An-xia, Wu Xi-rong, Zhao Wei, Yin Qing-qin, Qi Hui, Jiao Wei-wei, Xiao Jing, Sun Lin, Shen Chen, Tian Jian-ling, Shen Dan, Jacqz-Aigrain Evelyne, Shen A-dong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Anti-tuberculosis drug induced hepatotoxicity (ATDH) is a major adverse drug reaction associated for anti-tuberculosis therapy. The glutathione S-transferases (GST) plays a crucial role in the detoxification of hepatotoxic metabolites of anti-tuberculosis drugs.An association between GSTM1/GSTT1 null mutations and increased risk of ATDH has been demonstrated in adults. Given the ethnic differences and...
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