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Nomenclature for human DPYD alleles.
Pharmacogenetics - 1 Dec 1998
McLeod H L, Collie-Duguid E S, Vreken P, Johnson M R, Wei X, Sapone A, Diasio R B, Fernandez-Salguero P, van Kuilenberg A B, van Gennip A H, Gonzalez F J
Abstract excerpt
To standardize DPYD allele nomenclature and to conform with international human gene nomenclature guidelines, an alternative to the current arbitrary system is described. Based on recommendations for human genome nomenclature, we propose that each distinct allele be designed by DPYD followed by an asterisk and an Arabic numeral. The number specifies the key mutation and, where appropriate, a letter following the...
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