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18195462

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-1-15
pubmed:abstractText
Despite the availability of several new agents for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), arechin (hydroxychloroquine) remains the mainstay because of both cost-effectiveness and experience with its use. However, there is considerable variation in response to this drug, with toxicity limiting treatment in some patients. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is involved in the folate metabolism and has been shown to be polymorphic what affects the enzyme activity. To examine the association between 677C > T and 1298A > C MTHFR polymorphisms and arechin efficacy in the treatment of RA, a total of 50 RA patients, treated with arechin were analyzed. In univariate regression analysis model, MTHF R 677T allele was associated with significantly higher frequency of remission, whereas 1298C allele carriers showed a tendency to higher remission rate. In univariate regression analysis model, the presence of MTHFR 677T allele was associated with 2.3-fold higher frequency of remission. Multivariate regression analysis taking into the account the combined effect of MTHFR 677T and 1298C alleles revealed that both alleles were independent factors associated with increased frequency of remission. The results of our study suggest that 677T and 1298C alleles are independent factors associated with increased frequency of remission and the evaluation of C677C > T and A1298A> C MTHFR polymorphisms may be a useful tool to predict arechin treatment outcome in RA patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1734-1140
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
59
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
721-6
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
677C > T and 1298A > C MTHFR polymorphisms affect arechin treatment outcome in rheumatoid arthritis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pomeranian Medical University, Powsta?ców Wielkopolskich 72, PL 70-111 Szczecin, Poland. pawand@poczta.onet
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't