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Genetic polymorphisms in metabolic pathways of leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology - 1 Jan 2000
Soukup Tomas, Dosedel Martin, Nekvindova Jana, Toms Jan, Vlcek Jiri, Pavek Petr
Abstract excerpt
Leflunomide (LEF) is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug used for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). More than 50% of patients are withdrawn from LEF treatment within one year, mainly due to AEs. Importantly, it is not possible to predict which patients will respond to LEF therapy nor if adverse outcome occurs. Pharmacogenetic studies indicate an impact of single nucleotid polymorphisms (SNPs) on the...
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