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Genetic Variants Associated With Vincristine‐Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Two Populations of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
3 Dec 2018
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Vincristine is one of the core chemotherapy agents used in the treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). However, one of the major toxicities resulting from vincristine exposure is vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy (VIPN). When VIPN results in significant morbidity, the vincristine dose may need to be reduced, thus potentially decreasing the effectiveness of treatment. To date, there are...
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