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Genetic variants in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 gene predict the risk of severe neutropenia of irinotecan.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 15 Apr 2004
Innocenti Federico, Undevia Samir D, Iyer Lalitha, Chen Pei Xian, Das Soma, Kocherginsky Masha, Karrison Theodore, Janisch Linda, Ramírez Jacqueline, Rudin Charles M, Vokes Everett E, Ratain Mark J
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PURPOSE: Severe toxicity is commonly observed in cancer patients receiving irinotecan. UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) catalyzes the glucuronidation of the active metabolite SN-38. This study prospectively evaluated the association between the prevalence of severe toxicity and UGT1A1 genetic variation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty-six cancer patients with advanced disease refractory to other treatments...
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