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Associations between the C677T and A1298C polymorphisms of MTHFR and the toxicity of methotrexate in childhood malignancies: a meta-analysis.
The pharmacogenomics journal - 22 May 2018
Zhu C, Liu Y W, Wang S Z, Li X L, Nie X L, Yu X T, Zhao L B, Wang X L
Abstract excerpt
As a common chemotherapy drug, methotrexate (MTX) has achieved remarkable clinical success. However, high inter-individual variability and unpredictable toxicity continue to challenge its use in clinical practices. Some studies suggest this variation is associated with a methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphism, but results remain unclear. In this meta-analysis, we include 14 studies that...
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