title: Porphyrin Elevation in a Patient on Treatment With Simeprevir: Could It Be a Possible Explanation for Simeprevir-Associated Photosensitivity?
authors: Di.S.Sal., Section of Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Drago
authors: Di.S.Sal., Section of Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors: Giulia
authors: G
authors: Gasparini
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors: Simona
authors: S
authors: Marenco
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Picciotto
authors: Di.S.Sal., Section of Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors: Aurora
authors: A
authors: Parodi
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000378:metabolism; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000517:prevention & control; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000378:metabolism; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000378:metabolism*; D012008:Recurrence; D012254:Ribavirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000069616:Simeprevir / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000069474:Sofosbuvir / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011166:Porphyrins; D012254:Ribavirin; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; D000069616:Simeprevir; D000069474:Sofosbuvir