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Impact of donor CYP3A5 genotype on pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in South African paediatric liver transplant patients.
South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde - 24 Apr 2024
Wheeler C, Masimirembwa C, Mthembu B, Botha J, Scholefield J, Fabian J
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BACKGROUND: In the paediatric liver transplant programme in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), tacrolimus is the calcineurin inhibitor of choice, comprising an essential component of the immunosuppression regimen. It is characterised by a narrow therapeutic index and wide interpatient variability, necessitating therapeutic drug monitoring of whole-blood concentrations. Pharmacogenetic research, although not...
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