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Impact of HLA-B*58:01 allele and allopurinol-induced cutaneous adverse drug reactions: evidence from 21 pharmacogenetic studies.
Oncotarget - 6 Dec 2016
Wu Ran, Cheng Yi-Ju, Zhu Li-Li, Yu Lei, Zhao Xue-Ke, Jia Min, Wen Chang-Hui, Long Xing-Zhen, Tang Ting, He Ai-Juan, Zeng Yi-Yan, Ma Zun-Feng, Zheng Zhi, Ni Mu-Zi, Cai Gong-Jing
Abstract excerpt
Allopurinol is widely used for hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis, but is associated with cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs). Recently, HLA-B*58:01 allele was identified as a strong genetic marker for allopurinol-induced CADRs in Han Chinese. However, the magnitude of association and diagnosis value of HLA-B*58:01 in allopurinol-induced CADRs remain inconclusive. To investigate this inconsistency, we...
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