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CHST3 and CHST13 polymorphisms as predictors of bosentan-induced liver toxicity in Japanese patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Pharmacological research - 1 Sept 2018
Yorifuji Kennosuke, Uemura Yuko, Horibata Shinji, Tsuji Goh, Suzuki Yoko, Miyagawa Kazuya, Nakayama Kazuhiko, Hirata Ken-Ichi, Kumagai Shunichi, Emoto Noriaki
Abstract excerpt
Bosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, has been widely used as a first-line drug for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In addition, bosentan is approved for patients with digital ulcers related to systemic sclerosis. Liver dysfunction is a major adverse effect of bosentan and may lead to discontinuation of therapy. The purpose of this study was to identify genomic biomarkers to predict...
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