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Review
. 2018 Mar;103(3):390-394.
doi: 10.1002/cpt.890. Epub 2017 Nov 6.

Research Directions in Genetic Predispositions to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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Research Directions in Genetic Predispositions to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Teri A Manolio et al. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is one of the most devastating of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and was, until recently, essentially unpredictable. With the discovery of several risk alleles for drug-induced SJS/TEN and the demonstration of effectiveness of screening in reducing incidence, the stage is set for implementation of preventive strategies in populations at risk. Yet much remains to be learned about this potentially fatal complication of commonly used drugs.

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Global frequency of drug-specific HLA alleles. Allele frequencies in percents are shown in red for HLA-B*57:01, in blue for HLA-B*58:01, and in black for HLA-B*15:02.

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