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The impact of gene polymorphisms on the response of methotrexate-based treatments.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 9 May 2026
Esperón Patricia, Vital Marcelo, Giletti Andrea
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PURPOSE: Methotrexate (MTX) is a long-standing drug used to treat leukemia (at high doses to inhibit DNA/RNA synthesis) and rheumatoid arthritis (at low doses for anti-inflammatory effects). Its characteristic narrow therapeutic range, in terms of efficacy and safety associated with MTX, are important factors to consider when deciding whether to prescribe it. A major challenge in its use is interindividual...
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