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  • Title: [Correlations between 6-mercaptopurine treatment-related adverse reactions in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and polymorphisms of thiopurine methyltransferase gene].
    Author: Xie C, Yue LJ, Ding H, Ren YF, Yang CL, Zheng MM.
    Journal: Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi; 2014 May; 16(5):499-503. PubMed ID: 24857000.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To explore 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) treatment-related adverse reactions in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and to assess the association between the polymorphisms of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) gene and these 6-MP related toxicities. METHODS: Total RNA was extracted from bone marrow samples of 46 children with ALL and was then reversed to cDNA. TPMT(*)1S and (*)3C were screened by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) combining with DNA sequencing. Drug toxicities were classified according to national cancer institute-common toxicity criteria version 3.0 (NCI CTC 3.0). The relationship between TPMT gene polymorphisms and the adverse reactions of 6-MP treatment was analyzed. RESULTS: During the maintenance treatment period, 22% (10/46) of children discontinued 6-MP treatment because of serious adverse reactions. Two children with TPMT(*)3C genotypes presented severe adverse reactions, including 1 child with homozygotic mutation who had 6-MP dose-related myelosuppression and hepatotoxicity. The main side effects of 6-MP were myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity and gastrointestinal reaction. And there were no significant differences between TPMT(*)1S genotypes and severe myelosuppression or hepatotoxicity caused by 6-MP (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: TPMT(*)3C may correlate with severe adverse reactions caused by 6-MP.
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