Thiopurine S-methyltransferase polymorphisms in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune disorders: influence on treatment response

Rachid Abaji,1 Maja Krajinovic2 1Department of Pharmacology, 2Departments of Pediatrics and Pharmacology, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada Abstract: The thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) gene encodes for the TPMT enzyme that plays a crucial role in...

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Main Authors: Abaji R, Krajinovic M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-05-01
Series:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/thiopurine-s-methyltransferase-polymorphisms-in-acute-lymphoblastic-le-peer-reviewed-article-PGPM