The 2nd International Drug Hypersensitivity Meeting

Authors: Alfirevic, Ana; Naisbitt, Dean J

Source: Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, Volume 5, Number 5, September 2006 , pp. 729-734(6)

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Abstract:

The 2nd International Drug Hypersensitivity Meeting was held at Liverpool, UK on 18 - 21 April, 2006. This meeting, attended by almost 200 delegates with expertises in chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, allergy and immunology, provided an excellent environment to discuss recent advances in the understanding of the chemical, cellular, molecular and genetic basis of drug hypersensitivity. Furthermore, specific symposia addressed clinical, industrial and regulatory perspectives of drug hypersensitivity reactions. The ultimate aim of the meeting was to contribute towards a better understanding and management of this particular form of serious adverse drug reaction. The authors herein provide a synopsis of the main research and clinical findings discussed at the meeting.

Keywords: drug hypersensitivity; drug metabolism; immunogenetics; predictive test; T cell

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1517/14740338.5.5.729

Affiliations: 1: University of Liverpool, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The Sherrington Buildings, Ashton Street, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK., Email: D.J.Naisbitt@liverpool.ac.uk

Publication date: 2006-09-01

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