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NUDT15 Nudix Hydrolase 15

• Mutations in NUDT15 are associated with poor metabolism of thiopurines and increased risk of myelosuppression

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• c.415C>T mutation associated with NUDT15*2 and NUDT15*3 haplotypes

• Increased prevalence of c.415C>T mutation in Asian populations

• Recommended that NUDT15 genotyping is performed prior to initiation of thiopurine drugs (ALLtogether guidelines)

• Analysis performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) rajvindergarcha@nhs.net www.bcpathology.org.uk

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