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Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with methotrexate-induced nausea in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Pediatric rheumatology online journal - 1 Apr 2021
Kyvsgaard Nini, Mikkelsen Torben Stamm, Als Thomas D, Christensen Anne Estmann, Corydon Thomas J, Herlin Troels
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Context: Methotrexate (MTX) is a cornerstone in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). MTX treatment is commonly associated with nausea. Large inter-individual variation exists in the level of MTX-induced nausea, possibly due to genetic factors. PURPOSE: To investigate whether MTX-induced nausea was associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes encoding MTX-transporter...
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