Gene Test Determines Transplant Drug Tolerance

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Gene Test Determines Transplant Drug Tolerance

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A simple genetic test can determine a kidney transplant patient's tolerance for a potent anti-rejection medication, according to an upcoming study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The test could allow doctors to individualize each patient's dose, optimizing the drug's benefits and minimizing its side effects.

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Tags: Organ Transplant Rejection Medication, Kidney Transplant, Drug, Lab Test, Genes, Doctor, Nephrology, Transplantation

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