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Medicine · Clinical Pharmacology / Gastroenterology
A recent correspondence in *The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology* highlights the clinical implications of NUDT5 variants for thiopurine therapy. Researchers are investigating how these genetic variations affect the metabolism of thiopurines such as azathioprine and mercaptopurine, which are critical in treating inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune hepatitis. For a medical student focused on evidence-based practice, understanding this pharmacogenetic link is directly relevant to anticipating adverse effects like leukopenia and refining therapeutic drug monitoring strategies.
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