Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of predicting the risk of a patient for developing adverse drug reactions, particularly SJS or TEN. It was discovered that an HLA-B allele, HLA-B* 1502, is associated with SJS/TEN that is induced by a variety of drugs. The correlation with HLA-B* 1502 is most significant for carbamazepine-induced SJS/TEN, wherein all the patients tested have the HLA-B* 1502 allele. In addition, another HLA-B allele, HLA-B*5801, is particularly associated with SJS/TEN induced by allopurinol. Milder cutaneous reactions, such as maculopapular rash, erythema multiforme (EM), urticaria, and fixed drug eruption, are particularly associated with a third allele, HLA-B *4601. For any of the alleles, genetic markers (e.g., HLA markers, microsatellite, or single nucleotide polymorphism markers) located between DRB1 and HLA-A region of the specific HLA-B haplotype can also be used for the test.
Abstract:
A method of inhibiting an overactive fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) in a cell by contacting the cell with a composition that contains an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Also disclosed is a method for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 with a composition containing an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Further, a composition for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 is described. The composition contains an ethanol extract of Amaranthus viridis.
Abstract:
Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of predicting the risk of a patient for developing adverse drug reactions, particularly SJS or TEN. It was discovered that an HLA-B allele, HLA-B* 1502, is associated with SJS/TEN that is induced by a variety of drugs. The correlation with HLA-B* 1502 is most significant for carbamazepine-induced SJS/TEN, wherein all the patients tested have the HLA-B* 1502 allele. In addition, another HLA-B allele, HLA-B*5801, is particularly associated with SJS/TEN induced by allopurinol. Milder cutaneous reactions, such as maculopapular rash, erythema multiforme (EM), urticaria, and fixed drug eruption, are particularly associated with a third allele, HLA-B *4601. For any of the alleles, genetic markers (e.g., HLA markers, microsatellite, or single nucleotide polymorphism markers) located between DRB1 and HLA-A region of the specific HLA-B haplotype can also be used for the test.
Abstract:
A method of inhibiting an overactive fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) in a cell by contacting the cell with a composition that contains an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Also disclosed is a method for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 with a composition containing an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Further, a composition for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 is described. The composition contains an ethanol extract of Amaranthus viridis.
Abstract:
Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.
Abstract:
Described herein is a method of determining lithium responsiveness in a bipolar disorder patient. The method includes obtaining a sample from a patient having bipolar disorder, and assaying the sample for the presence or absence of one or more glutamate decarboxylase-like 1 (GADL1) gene variants selected from the group consisting of a T allele of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs17026688, a G allele of the SNP rs17026651, and GADL1 1VS8+48delG. The presence of one or more of the GADL1 gene variants indicates that the patient is responsive to lithium treatment.
Abstract:
Described herein is a method of determining lithium responsiveness in a bipolar disorder patient. The method includes obtaining a sample from a patient having bipolar disorder, and assaying the sample for the presence or absence of one or more glutamate decarboxylase-like 1 (GADL1) gene variants selected from the group consisting of a T allele of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs17026688, a G allele of the SNP rs17026651, and GADL1 1VS8+48delG. The presence of one or more of the GADL1 gene variants indicates that the patient is responsive to lithium treatment.