Abstract:
:Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressant used for the prophylaxis of rejection in renal, pancreas, and liver transplantation. It inhibits the inducible isoform of the enzyme inosine-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH II) via its active metabolite mycophenolic acid (MPA). IMPDH II is necessary for de novo purine synthesis in activated lymphocytes. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the feasibility of a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) quantitative assessment of IMPDH II gene expression in liver transplant recipients as well as to provide a preliminary evaluation of possible correlations with drug tolerability. RNA was extracted from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of liver recipients after at least 6 months of MMF administration. IMPDH II gene expression was assessed using quantitative, real-time PCR and normalized using glyceraldheyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH). Finally, adverse events associated with MMF administration were recorded. Real-time PCR quantitation of IMPDH II gene expression was reliable, sensitive, and specific. The intrapatient variability for both IMPDH II and GAPDH assays was lower than 0.6% in all patients. The results demonstrated a wide interpatient variability, with the mean value +/- standard deviation of 0.949 +/- 0.525 (95% confidence interval, 0.669-1.229) and a median value of 0.797. Patients with treatment-related toxicities displayed a trend to a higher level of IMPDH II expression than those without toxicity (mean, 1.126 vs 0.771). In conclusion, pharmacogenetic analysis of IMPDH II may represent a novel approach to MMF therapeutic monitoring.
journal_name
Transplant Procjournal_title
Transplantation proceedingsauthors
Vannozzi F,Filipponi F,Di Paolo A,Danesi R,Urbani L,Bocci G,Catalano G,De Simone P,Mosca F,Del Tacca Mdoi
10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.09.070subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2004-11-01 00:00:00pages
2787-90issue
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0041-1345issn
1873-2623pii
S0041-1345(04)01142-Xjournal_volume
36pub_type
杂志文章abstract:AIM:The increasing demand for transplantation and the shortage of available organs limit the success of organ transplant programs. The use of marginal donors to expand the donor pool is receiving increased attention. We reviewed a 28-month experience of kidney transplants from marginal donors to assess the impact on pa...
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更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.10.210
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.08.083
更新日期:2004-10-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.10.121
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.08.006
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.01.112
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.02.047
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.040
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/s0041-1345(03)00210-0
更新日期:2003-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.09.011
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.08.006
更新日期:2009-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.05.066
更新日期:2012-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.08.014
更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.03.002
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.04.035
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.01.048
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.12.003
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.06.016
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.08.005
更新日期:2006-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1975-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.03.130
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0041-1345(03)00467-6
更新日期:2003-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.11.024
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.03.072
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.03.014
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine is useful for managing delirium. However, few studies have discussed the effect of dexmedetomidine on delirium after liver transplantation. Moreover, the studies have focused on treatment rather than prevention of delirium. This study found that dexmedetomidine cycling may prevent delirium by...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.11.076
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00