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Relationship between SLCO1B1 polymorphisms and methotrexate intolerance in Mexican children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Clinical rheumatology - 1 Dec 2024
Garcia-Silva Jimena, Silva-Ramirez Beatriz, Villarreal-Treviño Ana V, Mata-Tijerina Viviana, Rubio-Perez Nadina E, Garcia-Rodriguez Fernando
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INTRODUCTION: The most frequent adverse events (AEs) of methotrexate (MTX) are gastrointestinal symptoms and hepatotoxicity, which can affect its adherence, leading to reduced effectiveness. The SLCO1B1 gene codes for a liver protein (OATP1B1) responsible for drug transportation. Genetic variations within the SLCO1B1 gene locus impact drug transport, leading to altered pharmacokinetic profiles, delayed MTX...
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