Gene mutation increases drug toxicity, rejection risk in pediatric kidney transplants

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 09:50 in Health & Medicine

Screening for mutations in a gene that helps the body metabolize a kidney transplant anti-rejection drug may predict which children are at higher risk for side effects, including compromised white blood cell count or organ rejection, according to new research.

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