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Genetic polymorphisms of folate metabolic enzymes and toxicities of high dose methotrexate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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This work was supported by Ramathibodi Research Fund.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics and Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Rama VI Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

    Samart Pakakasama, Kittima Kanchanakamhaeng, Saowanee Kajanachumpol, Umaporn Udomsubpayakul, Nongnuch Sirachainan, Amnuay Thithapandha & Suradej Hongeng

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Pakakasama, S., Kanchanakamhaeng, K., Kajanachumpol, S. et al. Genetic polymorphisms of folate metabolic enzymes and toxicities of high dose methotrexate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ann Hematol 86, 609–611 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-007-0274-x

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