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Katayama S, Izumi K, Ujiie I, Ujiie H. A case of rapidly progressive hair loss due to azathioprine, and the prevalence of NUDT15 variants among Japanese patients with autoimmune blistering diseases: A single-center retrospective observational study. J Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 39460498 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.17515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 09/24/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024]
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Autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs), classified into pemphigus and pemphigoid, consist of relatively rare skin disorders caused by autoantibodies that target desmosomal and hemidesmosomal proteins, respectively. Although systemic corticosteroids are used as a first-line treatment for AIBDs, azathioprine is frequently co-administered as a steroid-sparing agent. Azathioprine is metabolized into thioguanine nucleotides (TGNs) which are its major active metabolites. The enzyme nudix hydrolase 15 (NUDT15) plays a key role in regulating TGNs. Serious side effects of azathioprine, including leukopenia and alopecia, are known to be particularly problematic in individuals with NUDT15 variants. The single-nucleotide polymorphism c.415C >T (p.Arg139Cys) is one of the most frequent NUDT15 variants associated with severe thiopurine toxicity. Recently, we treated a case of pemphigus vulgaris in a patient with NUDT15 variants in which the patient developed rapidly progressive diffuse hair loss and myelosuppression while receiving azathioprine. Previous reports on NUDT15 polymorphisms mainly focused on patients with inflammatory bowel disease or hematological malignancies, and the prevalence of NUDT15 polymorphisms remains unknown in AIBDs. This highlights the urgent need for research on NUDT15 polymorphisms in AIBDs to achieve a better understanding of the genetic factors influencing adverse reactions to azathioprine. To clarify the prevalence of NUDT15 variants in Japanese patients with AIBDs, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 78 patients with AIBDs (26 with bullous pemphigoid, 26 with pemphigus vulgaris, 17 with pemphigus foliaceus, and nine with other AIBDs) who had come to Hokkaido University Hospital between 2018 and 2023. The frequencies of NUDT15 variants of Arg/Arg, Arg/Cys, and Cys/Cys in these patients were approximately 72%, 23%, and 5%, respectively. Our findings indicate a prevalence of NUDT15 variants in AIBD patients that is similar to the prevalences of previous studies on patients with other diseases. These results emphasize the importance of screening for NUDT15 variants prior to initiating azathioprine treatment in Japanese patients with AIBDs.
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- Sho Katayama
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Mitra S, Ghosh A, Chatterjee S, Chatterjee M, Sinhamahapatra P. Association of TPMT and NUDT15 gene polymorphisms with azathioprine-induced leukopenia: A case-control study in Eastern India. Indian J Pharmacol 2024; 56:166-171. [PMID: 39078179 PMCID: PMC11286099 DOI: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_764_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Azathioprine (AZA) is a widely used immunosuppressant drug. Leukopenia is a serious adverse effect of the drug which often necessitates dose reduction or drug withdrawal. Predictors of leukopenia include genetic and nongenetic factors. Genetic polymorphism of AZA-metabolizing enzyme, thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) is well established. There is inconclusive evidence about the role of Nudix hydrolase (NUDT15) gene polymorphism. This case-control study assessed the association of genetic polymorphisms of NUDT15 and TPMT with leukopenia induced by AZA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cases were patients on AZA who developed leukopenia (white blood cell count <4000/μl) within 1 year of treatment initiation that necessitated dose reduction or drug withdrawal. Age and gender-matched patients without leukopenia within 1 year of treatment with AZA served as controls. TPMT (3 loci: c238G to C, c460G to A, c719A to G) and NUDT15 (c 415C to T, rs116855232) genotyping were done using TPMT strip assay and polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism, respectively. Genotype frequencies were noted, and the odds ratio was calculated to determine the association between genotypes and leukopenia. RESULTS Twenty-nine subjects (15 cases and 14 controls) were enrolled. Statistically significant differences were not observed in the TPMT genotype (*1/*1 and *1/*3C) (P = 0.23) between cases and controls. NUDT15 genotypes (*1/*1 and *1/*3) (P = 0.65) also showed no statistically significant difference between cases and controls. CONCLUSION The above genotypes do not appear to be associated with AZA-induced leukopenia in an eastern Indian population.
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- Sneha Mitra
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Chu CY, Lee CH, Lee HE, Cho YT, Hsu CK, Chan TC, Hsieh SC, Wei KC. Taiwanese dermatological association (TDA) consensus for the management of pemphigus. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122:540-548. [PMID: 36564301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Pemphigus is an uncommon but life-threatening autoimmune blistering disease characterized by the presence of antibodies against desmogleins. Without effective treatment, pemphigus can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Existing consensus statements on pemphigus management from international medical groups provide varying guidelines, especially on treatment. Thus, on January 4, 2020, a panel of seven dermatology experts from the Taiwanese Dermatological Association (TDA) and one rheumatology expert convened to develop a consensus for the management of pemphigus. These experts with extensive experience in pemphigus management were recommended by their respective teaching hospitals and primary care clinics in Taiwan and by the TDA. The meeting reviewed the available consensus statements from international dermatology groups, including the European Dermatology Forum (EDF), the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), and the International Bullous Diseases Consensus Group. Using these guidelines as a basis for discussion and consensus formulation, these experts formulated their consensus statement that provides practical, concise but comprehensive recommendations as to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of pemphigus patients in Taiwan. This consensus serves as a clinical reference for physicians for the management of pemphigus in Taiwan or wherever it may be applicable.
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- Chia-Yu Chu
- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Association Between NUDT15 R139C Genotype and Neutropenia During Antiviral Therapy in Patients With Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2023:00006454-990000000-00388. [PMID: 36917019 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000003902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Wang C, Chi M, Tsai T, Yu K, Kao H, Chen H, Chen C, Lu C, Chen W, Chang Y, Chang C, Chang Y, Jan Wu Y, Chang C, Huang YH, Ng C, Huang P, Lin Y, Hui RC, Chung W. Implementation of NUDT15 Genotyping to Prevent Azathioprine-Induced Leukopenia for Patients With Autoimmune Disorders in Chinese Population. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2022; 112:1079-1087. [PMID: 35869597 PMCID: PMC9804440 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Azathioprine (AZA) is commonly used for many autoimmune disorders; however, the limitation of its clinical use is due to potential toxicities, including severe leukopenia. Recent studies have identified genetic NUDT15 variants strongly associated with AZA-induced leukopenia in Asian patients. This study aimed to investigate the strength of above genetic association and evaluate the usefulness of prospective screening of the NUDT15 variants to prevent AZA-induced leukopenia in Chinese patients. AZA-induced leukopenia in patients with autoimmune disorders were enrolled from multiple medical centers in Taiwan/China between 2012 and 2017 to determine the strength of genetic association of NUDT15 or TPMT variants by whole exome sequencing (WES). Furthermore, a prospective study was conducted between 2018 and 2021 to investigate the incidence of AZA-induced leukopenia with and without genetic screening. The WES result showed the genetic variants of NUDT15 R139C (rs116855232) (P = 3.7 × 10-25 , odds ratio (OR) = 21.7, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 12.1-38.8) and NUDT15 rs746071566 (P = 4.2 × 10-9 , OR = 7.1, 95% CI = 3.7-13.7), but not TPMT, were associated with AZA-induced leukopenia and NUDT15 R139C variant shows the highest sensitivity with 92.5%. Furthermore, the targeted screening of 1,013 participants for NUDT15 R139C enabled those identified as carriers to use alternative immunosuppressants. This strategy resulted in a significant decrease in the incidence of AZA-induced leukopenia compared with historical incidence (incidence rate = from 7.6% decreased to 0.4%; P = 9.3 × 10-20 ). In conclusion, the NUDT15 R139C variant was strongly associated with AZA-induced leukopenia in Chinese patients. The genetic screening of NUDT15 R139C followed by use of alternative immunosuppressants in identified carriers effectively decreased the incidence of AZA leukopenia for patients with autoimmune disorders.
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- Chuang‐Wei Wang
- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core LaboratoryChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan,Chang Gung Immunology ConsortiumChang Gung Memorial Hospital Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Department of DermatologyXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenChina,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Institute of Molecular MedicineCollege of MedicineNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipeiTaiwan,Department of DermatologyNational Taiwan University College of MedicineTaipeiTaiwan
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- College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal MedicineChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Division of Hematology‐OncologyDepartment of Internal MedicineChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and AllergyDepartment of MedicineTri‐Service General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Chang Gung Immunology ConsortiumChang Gung Memorial Hospital Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Department of DermatologyXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenChina,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Whole‐Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human DiseasesChang Gung Memorial HospitalKeelungTaiwan,Immune‐Oncology Center of ExcellenceChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical SciencesCollege of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Department of DermatologyXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenChina,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Immune‐Oncology Center of ExcellenceChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical SciencesCollege of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Department of DermatologyXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenChina,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Medical Research Center and Xiamen Chang Gung Allergology ConsortiumXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenFujianChina,School of MedicineHuaqiao UniversityQuanzhouFujianChina
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- Department of DermatologyTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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- College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Division of Allergy, Immunology and RheumatologyDepartment of MedicineChang Gung Memorial HospitalKeelungTaiwan
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- Research Services Center for Health InformationChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical SciencesCollege of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipeiTaiwan,Department of DermatologyNational Taiwan University College of MedicineTaipeiTaiwan,Section of Dermatology, Department of SurgeryNational Taiwan University Cancer CenterTaipeiTaiwan
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- Research Services Center for Health InformationChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of DermatologyDrug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research CenterChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkou, Taipei and KeelungTaiwan,Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core LaboratoryChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan,Chang Gung Immunology ConsortiumChang Gung Memorial Hospital Chang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Department of DermatologyXiamen Chang Gung HospitalXiamenChina,College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan,Whole‐Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human DiseasesChang Gung Memorial HospitalKeelungTaiwan,Immune‐Oncology Center of ExcellenceChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan,Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital, School of Clinical MedicineTsinghua UniversityBeijingChina,Department of Dermatology, Ruijin Hospital, School of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina,Genomic Medicine Core LaboratoryChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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Khoo XH, Wong SY, Ibrahim NRW, Ng RT, Chew KS, Lee WS, Wong ZQ, Raja Ali RA, Shahrani S, Leow AHR, Hilmi IN. Nudix Hydroxylase 15 Mutations Strongly Predict Thiopurine-Induced Leukopenia Across Different Asian Ethnicities: Implications for Screening in a Diverse Population. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:880937. [PMID: 35991642 PMCID: PMC9388767 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.880937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Thiopurines, which are immunosuppressive drugs for maintaining remission for inflammatory bowel disease, are known to cause myelotoxicity in patients with Nudix Hydroxylase 15 (NUDT15) genetic variants in some Asian countries with monoethnic populations. We aimed to investigate the association of NUDT15 variants with leukopenia in a multiethnic population in Southeast Asia. Methods Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease were recruited. We collected demographic and clinical characteristics and whole blood counts before and after initiating thiopurines. Thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) and NUDT15 genotypes were analyzed with the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) genotyping assay. Leukopenia was defined as a white blood cell (WBC) count < 3,000/μl. Results In this study, 19 (18.6%) of the 102 patients who had adequate thiopurine therapy experienced leukopenia, 11 patients (57.9%) had NUDT15 c.415C > T variants, 2 patients (10.5%) had NUDT15 c.52G > A variants while one (5.3%) had a TPMT variation. Individually, NUDT15 c.415C > T had a sensitivity and specificity of 57.9% and 94.0% (odds ratio [OR] = 21.45, 95% CI 5.94–77.41, p < 0.001), respectively, for predicting thiopurine-induced leukopenia, while NUDT15 c.52G > A was only observed in patients with leukopenia. As compared with patients with wild-type NUDT15, both NUDT15 variations had a combined sensitivity and specificity of 68.4% and 94%, respectively (OR = 33.80, 95% CI 8.99–127.05, p < 0.001), for predicting thiopurine-induced leukopenia as well as a shorter onset to leukopenia (median onset [months] 2.0 vs. 5.5; p = 0.045). Sub-group analysis showed that both NUDT15 variations were strongly associated with leukopenia among the Chinese and Indians but not among the Malays. Conclusion Nudix Hydroxylase 15 variants strongly predicted thiopurine-induced leukopenia across a multiethnic Southeast Asian population, particularly among the Chinese and Indians.
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- Xin-Hui Khoo
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Clinical Research Centre, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- *Correspondence: Ida Normiha Hilmi,
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Liu J, Wen Z, Huang S, Zhang X, Ai X, Qian J. XDH genotypes through gene-gene interactions with NUDT15 affect azathioprine-induced leukopenia in Chinese patients. Pharmacogenomics 2022; 23:671-682. [PMID: 35916133 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2022-0063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To investigate whether genotypes of XDH, GMPS and MOCOS were associated with azathioprine-induced adverse drug reaction (ADR) and had the gene-gene interactions with NUDT15 rs116855232 to induce leukopenia. Methods: Patients who had taken azathioprine were recruited. Genotyping of those gene was performed. Risk factor to ADR was analyzed by logistic regression. The generalized multifactor dimensionality reduction (GMDR) was assessed based on gene-gene interactions with ADR. Results: A total of 111 patients were included in this study, all of whom were Han Chinese. XDH rs2295475 was a risk factor of myelotoxicity (p = 0.022). NUDT15 rs116855232 was a risk factor of myelotoxicity, grade ≥2 leukopenia and drug treatment termination (p-values were <0.05). Rs2295475 and rs116855232 had a gene-gene interaction. The model was associated with grade ≥2 leukopenia (OR: 17.99; 95% CI: 4.11-78.81). Conclusion: Combined testing genotype for rs2295475 and rs116855232 could improve the prediction of azathioprine-induced leukopenia.
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- Jiquan Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai (Zhuhai Sixth People's Hospital), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, 519000, PR China
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Luo X, Yan S, Jin L, Zhu H, Zhang X, Ge W. Inosine Triphosphate Pyrophosphatase and NUDT15 are Good Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Thiopurine-Treated Chinese Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Ther Drug Monit 2022; 44:391-395. [PMID: 35067667 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the relationship between NUDT15 and thiopurine-induced leukopenia has been proven in previous studies, no prominent factors explaining interindividual variations in its active metabolite, 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN), and clinical efficacy have been identified. In this study, the correlation between genotypes (thiopurine S-methyltransferase, NUDT15, and ITPA polymorphisms), 6-TGN concentrations, and clinical outcomes (efficacy and side effects) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease were investigated. METHODS In total, 160 patients with inflammatory bowel disease were included, and the 3 genotyped genes and 6-TGN levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. Statistical analyses and calculations were performed to determine their relationships. RESULTS ITPA genotypes and 6-TGN concentration were both associated with the clinical effectiveness of azathioprine (P = 0.036 and P = 4.6 × 10-7), with a significant correlation also detected between them (P = 0.042). Patients with ITPA variant alleles exhibited higher 6-TGN levels than those with the wild-type allele. In addition, the relationship between NUDT15 and leukopenia and neutropenia was confirmed (P = 1.79 × 10-7 and 0.002). CONCLUSIONS In summary, it is recommended that both ITPA and NUDT15 genotyping should be performed before azathioprine initiation. Moreover, the 6-TGN concentration should be routinely monitored during the later period of treatment.
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- Xuemei Luo
- Department of Medication, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School; and
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, and
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- Department of Medication, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School; and
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, and
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- Department of Medication, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School; and
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, and
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- Department of Medication, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School; and
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, and
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- Department of Medication, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School; and
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, and
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Wang CW, Preclaro IAC, Lin WH, Chung WH. An Updated Review of Genetic Associations With Severe Adverse Drug Reactions: Translation and Implementation of Pharmacogenomic Testing in Clinical Practice. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:886377. [PMID: 35548363 PMCID: PMC9081981 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.886377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Adverse drug reactions (ADR) remain the major problems in healthcare. Most severe ADR are unpredictable, dose-independent and termed as type B idiosyncratic reactions. Recent pharmacogenomic studies have demonstrated the strong associations between severe ADR and genetic markers, including specific HLA alleles (e.g., HLA-B*15:02/HLA-B*57:01/HLA-A*31:01 for carbamazepine-induced severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions [SCAR], HLA-B*58:01 for allopurinol-SCAR, HLA-B*57:01 for abacavir-hypersensitivity, HLA-B*13:01 for dapsone/co-trimoxazole-induced SCAR, and HLA-A*33:01 for terbinafine-induced liver injury), drug metabolism enzymes (such as CYP2C9*3 for phenytoin-induced SCAR and missense variant of TPMT/NUDT15 for thiopurine-induced leukopenia), drug transporters (e.g., SLCO1B1 polymorphism for statin-induced myopathy), and T cell receptors (Sulfanilamide binding into the CDR3/Vα of the TCR 1.3). This mini review article aims to summarize the current knowledge of pharmacogenomics of severe ADR, and the potentially clinical use of these genetic markers for avoidance of ADR.
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- Chuang-Wei Wang
- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei and Keelung, Taiwan.,Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Cital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei and Keelung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei and Keelung, Taiwan.,Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Cital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China.,Whole-Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human Diseases, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Department of Dermatology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Genomic Medicine Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Khaeso K, Udayachalerm S, Komvilaisak P, Chainansamit SO, Suwannaying K, Laoaroon N, Kuwatjanakul P, Nakkam N, Sukasem C, Puangpetch A, Tassaneeyakul W, Chaiyakunapruk N. Meta-Analysis of NUDT15 Genetic Polymorphism on Thiopurine-Induced Myelosuppression in Asian Populations. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:784712. [PMID: 34925040 PMCID: PMC8675242 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.784712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Backgound: The high incidence of thiopurine-induced myelosuppression in Asians is known to be attributable to genetic variation in thiopurine metabolism. A quantitative synthesis to summarize the genetic association with thiopurine-induced myelosuppression in Asians was therefore conducted. Methods: A Literature search was performed from January 2016 to May 2021 in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase and addition search included the studies from Zhang et al. Two reviewers independently extracted the following data: the author’s name, year of publication, ethnicity, drugs, diseases, genetic polymorphisms, onset, type of myelosuppression and results of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of the studies. The pooled odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to evaluate the associations of NUDT15 and the risk of thiopurine-induced myelosuppression stratified by onset and type of myelosuppressive. Subgroup analysis by NUDT15 genetic polymorphisms was performed. Results: A total of 30 studies was included in this meta-analysis. The overall OR for the relationship between NUDT15 genetic polymorphisms and thiopurine-induced early onset of leukopenia and neutropenia in Asian populations were 11.43 (95% CI 7.11–18.35) and 16.35 (95% CI 10.20–26.22). Among NUDT15 polymorphisms, NUDT15*3 showed a significantly increased risk of early leukopenia (OR 15.31; 95% CI 9.65–24.27) and early neutropenia (OR 15.85; 95% CI 8.80–28.53). A significantly higher thiopurine-induced early neutropenic risk was also found for NUDT15*2 (OR 37.51; 95% CI 1.99–708.69). Whereas, NUDT15*5 and NUDT15*6 variants showed a lower risk of leukopenia. Conclusion: This study suggests that NUDT15*3 and NUDT15*2 are important genetic markers of thiopurine-induced early onset of myelotoxicity in Asians, therefore, early detection of these variants before initiating thiopurine therapy is necessary.
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- Kanyarat Khaeso
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, Somdech Phra Debaratana Medical Center (SDMC), Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, Somdech Phra Debaratana Medical Center (SDMC), Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Wichittra Tassaneeyakul, ; Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk,
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- *Correspondence: Wichittra Tassaneeyakul, ; Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk,
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Chen ZY, Zhu YH, Zhou LY, Shi WQ, Qin Z, Wu B, Yan Y, Pei YW, Chao NN, Zhang R, Wang MY, Su ZH, Lu XJ, He ZY, Xu T. Association Between Genetic Polymorphisms of Metabolic Enzymes and Azathioprine-Induced Myelosuppression in 1,419 Chinese Patients: A Retrospective Study. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:672769. [PMID: 34084143 PMCID: PMC8167793 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.672769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between genetic polymorphisms of azathioprine-metabolizing enzymes and adverse reactions of myelosuppression. To this end, a retrospective analysis was performed on 1,419 Chinese patients involving 40 different diseases and 3 genes: ITPA (94C>A), TPMT*3 (T>C), and NUDT15 (415C>T). Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were established to collect the relative cases, and the correlation between azathioprine and myelosuppression was evaluated by adverse drug reaction criteria. The mutation rates of the three genes were 29.32, 3.73, and 21.92% and grades I to IV myelosuppression occurred in 54 (9.28%) of the 582 patients who took azathioprine. The highest proportion of myelosuppression was observed in 5 of the 6 (83.33%) patients carrying the NUDT15 (415C>T) TT genotype and 12 of the 102 (11.76%) patients carrying the NUDT15 (415C>T) CT genotype. Only the NUDT15 (415C>T) polymorphism was found to be associated with the adverse effects of azathioprine-induced myelosuppression (odds ratio [OR], 51.818; 95% CI, 5.280–508.556; p = 0.001), which suggested that the NUDT15 (415C>T) polymorphism could be an influencing factor of azathioprine-induced myelosuppression in the Chinese population. Epistatic interactions between ITPA (94C>A) and NUDT15 (415C>T) affect the occurrence of myelosuppression. Thus, it is recommended that the genotype of NUDT15 (415C>T) and ITPA (94C>A) be checked before administration, and azathioprine should be avoided in patients carrying a homozygous NUDT15 (415C>T) mutation. This study is the first to investigate the association between genetic polymorphisms of these three azathioprine-metabolizing enzymes and myelosuppression in a large number of cases with a diverse range of diseases.
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- Zhao-Yang Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Information Center, Engineering Research Center of Medical Information Technology of the Education Ministry, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Information Center, Engineering Research Center of Medical Information Technology of the Education Ministry, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Med-X Center for Informatics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Miao Q, Yan L, Zhou Y, Li Y, Zou Y, Wang L, Bai Y, Zhang J. Association of genetic variants in TPMT, ITPA, and NUDT15 with azathioprine-induced myelosuppression in southwest china patients with autoimmune hepatitis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7984. [PMID: 33846471 PMCID: PMC8042108 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87095-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the influence of TPMT*3C, ITPA, NUDT15, and 6-thioguanine nucleotides (6-TGN) on azathioprine (AZA)-induced myelosuppression in Southwest China patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). A total of 113 Chinese patients with AIH receiving AZA maintenance treatment were evaluated. The relevant clinical data of the patients were collected from the hospital information system. Genotyping of TPMT*3C(rs1142345), ITPA (rs1127354) and NUDT15(rs116855232) was conducted using a TaqMan double fluorescent probe. The concentration of 6-TGN was determined using UPLC-MS/MS. Among AIH patients treated with AZA, 40 (35.4%) exhibited different degrees of myelosuppression. The NUDT15 variant was associated with leukopenia (P = 8.26 × 10–7; OR = 7.5; 95% CI 3.08–18.3) and neutropenia (P = 3.54 × 10–6; OR = 8.05; 95% CI 2.96–21.9); however, no significant association with myelosuppression was observed for TPMT*3C and ITPA variants (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in 6-TGN concentration between AIH patients with or without myelosuppression (P = 0.556), nor was there a significant difference between patients with variant alleles of TPMT*3C, ITPA, or NUDT15 and wild-type patients (P > 0.05). Interestingly, it was found that patients with a lower BMI had higher adjusted 6-TGN levels and a higher incidence of myelosuppression (P = 0.026 and 0.003). This study confirmed that NUDT15 variants are a potential independent risk predictor for AZA-induced leukopenia and neutropenia. BMI may be a crucial non-genetic factor that affects the concentration of AZA metabolites and myelosuppression. In addition, the 6-TGN concentration in red blood cells does not reflect the toxicity of AZA treatment, and new biomarkers for AZA therapeutic drug monitoring need further research.
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- Qiang Miao
- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Center of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Naushad SM, Janaki Ramaiah M, Kutala VK, Hussain T, Alrokayan SA. Pharmacogenetic determinants of thiopurines in an Indian cohort. Pharmacol Rep 2021; 73:278-287. [PMID: 32935219 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-020-00158-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several genetic variants of thiopurine metabolic pathway are associated with 6-thiopurine-mediated leucopenia. A population-based evaluation of these variants lays the foundation for Pharmacogenetic-guided thiopurine therapy. METHODS A total of 2000 subjects were screened for the pharmacogenetic determinants using the infinium global screening array (GSA). The functional relevance of these variants was deduced using SNAP2, SIFT, Provean, Mutalyzer, Mutation Taster, Phyre2, SwissDock, AGGRESCAN, and CUPSAT. RESULTS The minor allele frequencies of NUDT15*3, NUDT15*5, TPMT*3C, TPMT*3B variant alleles were 6.78%, 0.11%, 1.98% and 0.69%, respectively. TPMT*3A genotype was observed in 0.35% subjects. No gender-based differences were observed in the incidence of these variants. Data from studies of the Indian population showed that 92.86% subjects heterozygous for NUDT15*3 and 60% subjects heterozygous for TPMT*3C exhibit thiopurine-mediated hematological toxicity. NUDT15 variants have no impact on the binding of 'dGTP' to the NUDT protein. NUDT15*3 variant increases aggregation 'hot spot' region and induces unfavourable torsion in the protein. NUDT15*5 destabilizes the protein and impairs Mg/Mn binding. TPMT*3A, TPMT*3B and TPMT*3C variants lower binding affinity to 6-mercaptopurine compared to the wild protein. TPMT*3C variant destabilizes the TPMT protein in the thermal experiment. Compared to the data of European and African/African American populations, NUDT15*3 frequency is higher and TPMT*3C frequency is lower in our population. CONCLUSIONS TPMT variants were less frequent in Indian population, while NUDT15*3 is more frequent compared to European and African/African American populations. NUDT15*3 increases aggregation 'hot spot' and induces unfavourable torsion in the protein. NUDT15*5 and TPMT*3C destabilize the respective proteins. TPMT*3A, TPMT*3B and TPMT*3C are associated with a lower binding affinity towards 6-mercaptopurine.
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- Shaik Mohammad Naushad
- Department of Biochemical Genetics and Pharmacogenomics, Sandor Speciality Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, Banjara Hills, Road No 3, Hyderabad, 500034, India.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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- Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, Research Chair for Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, Research Chair for Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Thiopurines' Metabolites and Drug Toxicity: A Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9072216. [PMID: 32668748 PMCID: PMC7408995 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9072216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Many questions remain unanswered regarding therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) utility with thiopurines. This study aims to establish a relationship between thiopurines' metabolites and drug toxicity. We performed a systematic review with inclusion of studies evaluating the relationship between thiopurines' metabolites and drug toxicity. Meta-analysis of mean difference (MD), correlations and odds ratio (OR) was performed. We identified 21,240 records, 72 of which were eligible for meta-analysis. Levels of 6-thioguanine nucleotides (6-TGN) were higher in patients with leukopenia (MD 127.06 pmol/8 × 108 RBC) and gastrointestinal intolerance (MD 201.46 pmol/8 × 108 RBC), and lower in patients with hepatotoxicity (MD -40.6 pmol × 108 RBC). We established a significant correlation between 6-TGN and leukocytes (r = -0.21), neutrophils (r = -0.24) and alanine aminotransferase levels (r = -0.24). OR for leukopenia in patients with elevated 6-TGN was 4.63 (95%CI 2.24; 9.57). An optimal cut-off of 135 pmol/8 × 108 RBC for leukopenia was calculated (sensitivity 75.4%; specificity 46.4%). 6-methylmercaptopurine ribonucleotides (6-MMPR) were significantly associated with hepatotoxicity (MD 3241.2 pmol/8 × 108 RBC; OR 4.28; 95%CI 3.20; 5.71). Levels of 6-MMPR measured in the first 8 weeks of treatment were associated with leukopenia. We conclude that TDM could be used to prevent thiopurines' toxicity. As optimal metabolites level may vary according to indication, physicians may adapt posology to decrease toxicity without compromising efficacy.
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Kim WI, Park TH, Yoon SY, Whang KU, Cho MK, Kim S. Neutropenic fever with diffuse alopecia in a patient with pemphigus foliaceus during azathioprine treatment. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13466. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.13466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Woo Il Kim
- Department of Dermatology Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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Zhou Y, Wang L, Zhai XY, Wen L, Tang F, Yang F, Liu XT, Dong L, Zhi LJ, Shi HY, Hao GX, Zheng Y, Jacqz-Aigrain E, Wang TY, Zhao W. Precision therapy of 6-mercaptopurine in Chinese children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 86:1519-1527. [PMID: 32077136 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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AIMS Chinese children are more susceptible to the development of thiopurine-induced leukopenia compared with Caucasian populations. The aim of our study was to establish a 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) dose-concentration-response relationship through exploration of pharmacogenetic factors involved in the thiopurine-induced toxicities in Chinese paediatric patients afflicted by acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). METHODS Blood samples were obtained from ALL children treated with 6-MP. We determined the metabolite steady-state concentrations of 6-MP in red blood cells (RBCs) by using high-performance liquid chromatography. Pharmacogenetic analysis was carried out on patients' genomic DNA using the MassArray genotyping platform. RESULTS Sixty children afflicted by ALL who received 6-MP treatment were enrolled in this study. The median concentration of 6-thioguanine in patients afflicted by leukopenia was 235.83 pmol/8 × 108 RBCs, which was significantly higher than for patients unafflicted by leukopenia (178.90 pmol/8 × 108 RBCs; P = 0.029). We determined the population special target 6-thioguanine threshold to have equalled 197.50 pmol/8 × 108 RBCs to predict leukopenia risk in Chinese paediatric patients afflicted by ALL. Among 36 candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms, our results indicated that NUDT15 (rs116855232) and IMPDH1 (rs2278293) were correlated with a 5.50-fold and 5.80-fold higher risk of leukopenia, respectively. MTHFR rs1801133 variants were found to have had a 4.46-fold significantly higher risk of hepatotoxicity vs wild-type genotype. CONCLUSION Our findings support the idea that predetermination of genotypes and monitoring of thiopurine metabolism for Chinese paediatric patients afflicted by ALL is necessary to effectively predict the efficacy of treatments and to minimize the adverse effects of 6-MP maintenance therapy.
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- Yue Zhou
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province affiliated to Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province affiliated to Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province affiliated to Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Big data Center, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province affiliated to Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province affiliated to Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, National Key Discipline of Pediatrics (Capital Medical University), Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.,Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Pharmacy, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, the First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Huang PW, Tseng YH, Tsai TF. Predictive Value of NUDT15 Variants on Neutropenia Among Han Chinese Patients with Dermatologic Diseases: A Single-Center Observational Study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2020; 10:263-271. [PMID: 32062783 PMCID: PMC7090103 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-020-00360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Azathioprine is a synthetic purine analogue derived from 6-mercaptopurine which acts by disrupting nucleic acid synthesis and interfering with T cell activation. It is effective in dermatology diseases related to the immune system. However, its side effects, including severe neutropenia, kept patients from using it. Mutations in thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) and inosine triphosphate pyrophosphohydrolase (ITPA) genes account for the major genetic polymorphism markers for azathioprine adverse risk factors in Caucasians, but not in Asians. The predictive value of the nucleoside diphosphate-linked moiety X motif 15 gene (NUDT15) has been studied in various diseases among different populations. The aim of our study was to determine the contribution of NUDT15 mutations in azathioprine-induced neutropenia in Han Chinese patients with dermatologic diseases. Methods The study enrolled all consecutive patients, older than 13 years old, with dermatological diseases currently treated orally with azathioprine in our clinic. Samples were also collected from patients with documented leukopenia in our prior study that examined the association between TPMT, ITPA, and neutropenia after informed reconsent. Complete blood count, differential count, and hepatic and renal function were checked regularly. The DNA samples for NUDT15 genotype were obtained from the patients. Results In total, we enrolled 56 patients (39 male, 17 female). The NUDT15 genotypes are mostly C/C (N = 36, 64.29%). Heterozygous variant (C/T) accounts for 30.36% (N = 17) and homozygous variant (T/T) accounts for 5.36% (N = 3). Among these patients, 15 patients (26.79%) developed neutropenia, including all three patients carry homozygous variant (T/T). The age-, sex-, and dose-adjusted risk of heterozygous variant compared to wild type is 9.383 (95% CI 1.32–66.96). Conclusions Pretreatment screening of NUDT15 might reduce the chance of azathioprine-induced neutropenia in Han Chinese patients with dermatologic diseases.
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- Po-Wei Huang
- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Fan X, Yin D, Men R, Xu H, Yang L. NUDT15 Polymorphism Confer Increased Susceptibility to Thiopurine-Induced Leukopenia in Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis and Related Cirrhosis. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:346. [PMID: 31024313 PMCID: PMC6465603 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of NUDT15 R139C and thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) on azathioprine (AZA) induced leukopenia in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and related cirrhosis. A total of 149 Chinese AIH patients with a history of AZA treatment were retrospectively evaluated. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the patients were obtained from an electronic database and reviewed. NUDT15 (rs116855232) and TPMT∗3C (rs1142345) SNPs were genotyped using a PCR method. Twelve patients developed leukopenia, and this adverse drug reaction was significantly associated with the T risk allele in NUDT15 [P < 0.00001, odds ratio = 20.41; 95% confidence interval (CI) (7.84, 53.13)], with the sensitivity and specificity of 91.67 and 89.05%, respectively. The median maintenance dosages for patients with the rs116855232 CC and CT genotypes were 1.23 (0.95, 1.53) mg ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ d−1 and 0.96 (0.83, 1.19) mg ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ d−1, respectively (P = 0.028). In contrast, no significant association was observed for TPMT∗3C genotypes. Notably, subgroup analysis of the 13 patients with leukopenia before therapy, these white blood cell (WBC) counts did not show further reduction after AZA treatment and maintenance dosage was 1.13 (0.94, 1.60) mg ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ d−1. Therefore, NUDT15 polymorphism is significantly associated with thiopurine-induced leukopenia in Chinese patients with AIH and related cirrhosis. Adjusting the AZA dosage should be considered in patients according to the NUDT15 R139C genotypes.
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- Xiaoli Fan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy and Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy and Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Jarrar YB, Ghishan M. The Nudix Hydrolase 15 (NUDT15) Gene Variants among Jordanian Arab Population. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:801-808. [PMID: 30909691 PMCID: PMC6825778 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.3.801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Nudix Hydrolase 15 gene (NUDT15) encodes nucleotide triphosphate diphosphatase which metabolizes
the purine analog drugs, such as anticancer thiopurine and anti-gout allopurinol. Genetic variants on Nudix Hydrolase
15 gene (NUDT15) gene effects the drug’s hydrolyses and hence increases the susceptibility to drug-induced toxicity.
The NUDT15 gene has been genotyped in various ethnic groups, however, it has not been genotyped among the
Middle Eastern Arab Jordanian population. Aim: The current study aimed to identify NUDT15 genetic variants among
Jordanian Arab population. Method: The DNA samples were isolated from leukocytes of 85 unrelated Jordanian
Arab volunteers. The coding regions of NUDT15 gene; Exon 1,2 and 3, in addition to some regions of intron 1,2 and
3’UTR, were amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). the PCR products were then subjected to purification
and sequenced using Applied Biosystems Model (ABI3730x1). Results: Six NUDT15 genetic variants were found
among the volunteers.The results were as followed: A novel synonymous variant 36A>G on exon 1 (6%, 95%CI=
3- 9%), the intronic IVS1 +116C>T variant on intron 1 (0.6%, 95%CI= 0-2%), the non-synonymous variant on exon
3; 415C>T (0.6%, 95%CI= 0-2%), A novel non-synonymous variant on exon 3; 404C>A (0.6%, 95%CI= 0-2%) , and
two novel variants on 3’UTR ;502G>A (2%, 95%CI= 0.5-4%) and 588T>C (0.6%, 95%CI= 0-2%). NUDT15 36A>G
wasfound to be the most common allele among Jordanians was. In silico softwares predicted that the novel NUDT15
404C>A was harmful and affected NUDT15 enzyme’sstability and function. Furthermore, the frequency of NUDT15
IVS1 +116C>T , among Jordanians, showed to be significantly lower from what was reported in other ethnicities with
ap value > 0.05 on the other hand, the frequency of 415C>T variant showed to be similar to Europeans in contrast to
Asians and Indians that showed to be significantly lower (p value > 0.05). Conclusions: The frequency of NUDT15
genetic variants is low among the Jordanian volunteers and significantly lower than other ethnic groups. The findings of
this study may increase our understanding of the inter-individual variation in the response to purine analog drugs. Further
clinical studies are needed to investigate the influence of novel NUDT15 404C>A on drug metabolism and response.
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- College of Pharmacy, AlZaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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