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Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing the therapeutic response of valproic acid in pediatric epileptic patients.
Personalized medicine - 1 Feb 2025
Wu Changsong, Zheng Jianghuan, Pan Yanling, Tao Ruyu, Zhong Zhijun, Qian Chaozhi, Liang Heng, Wu Haijun
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AIMS: Considerable inter-individual variability in the efficacy of valproic acid (VPA) has been reported, with approximately 20-45% of patients failing to achieve satisfactory seizure control after VPA monotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of non-genetic and genetic factors on 12-month VPA-response in a cohort of 194 pediatric patients. MATERIALS & METHODS: Trough concentrations were...
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