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NUDT15 genetic variants are related to thiopurine-induced neutropenia in Thai children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Apr 2020
Puangpetch Apichaya, Tiyasirichokchai Rawiporn, Pakakasama Samart, Wiwattanakul Supaporn, Anurathapan Usanarat, Hongeng Suradej, Sukasem Chonlaphat
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Aim: 6-Mercaptopurine (6MP) is key to the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as part of maintenance therapy. NUDT15 was identified as a novel thiopurine regulator conferring 6MP sensitivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of NUDT15 variants on 6MP-induced neutropenia in Thai children with ALL. Materials & methodology: Genotyping of NUDT15 (c.415C>T; rs116855232) and...
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