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Impact of NAT2 acetylation phenotype on toxicity in tuberculosis therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jul 2026
Dinegro Sofia, Dal Molin Sara, Mariani Ilaria, Mosini Giulia, Schiuma Marco, Torre Alessandro, Riva Agostino, Gori Andrea, Clementi Emilio, Radice Sonia, Cheli Stefania
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) remain a major challenge in tuberculosis treatment and frequently compromise therapeutic adherence and outcomes. Hepatotoxicity represents the most clinically significant toxicity. Genetic variability in N‑acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2), the key enzyme involved in isoniazid metabolism, has been associated with toxicity risk, although findings across studies and populations...
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- Arylamine N-Acetyltransferase
- Humans
- Antitubercular Agents
- Acetylation
- Phenotype
- Tuberculosis
