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Using pharmacogenetics to predict methotrexate response in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Jul 2020
Szostak Bartosz, Machaj Filip, Rosik Jakub, Pawlik Andrzej
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INTRODUCTION: Methotrexate (MTX) is a folate antagonist and a first-line drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in up to 30% of cases, MTX monotherapy is insufficient, while a further 30% of patients suffer with severe adverse effects. Despite extensive clinical evidence, it is not currently possible to predict therapy outcomes and drug toxicity for MTX. Therefore, to establish biomarkers...
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