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Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 polymorphisms and the risk of mild hepatotoxicity induced by carbamazepine in a tunisian population study.
BMC neurology - 9 Mar 2018
Chbili Chahra, Hassine Anis, Fathallah Neila, Nouira Manel, Naija Salma, Ben Ammou Sofiene, Saguem Saad
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) and T1 (GSTT1) null alleles may contribute to carbamazepine-induced hepatotoxicity. METHODS: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted to identify the frequency distribution of GSTM1 and GSTT1 alleles in 129 Tunisian epileptic patients treated with carbamazepine. Null alleles were determined using a...
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