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Deferasirox pharmacogenetic influence on pharmacokinetic, efficacy and toxicity in a cohort of pediatric patients.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Apr 2017
Allegra Sarah, De Francia Silvia, Cusato Jessica, Arduino Arianna, Massano Davide, Longo Filomena, Piga Antonio, D'Avolio Antonio
Abstract excerpt
AIM: We aimed to evaluate the influence of genetic polymorphisms involved in deferasirox metabolism and transport on its pharmacokinetics and treatment toxicity, in a cohort of β-thalassaemic children. PATIENTS & METHODS: Drug plasma concentrations were measured by a HPLC-UV method. Allelic discrimination for UGT1A1, UGT1A3, CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, MRP2 and BCRP1 polymorphisms was performed by real-time PCR....
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