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CYP2D6 genotype, antidepressant use, and tamoxifen metabolism during adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 5 Jan 2005
Jin Yan, Desta Zeruesenay, Stearns Vered, Ward Bryan, Ho Herbert, Lee Kyung-Hoon, Skaar Todd, Storniolo Anna Maria, Li Lang, Araba Adjei, Blanchard Rebecca, Nguyen Anne, Ullmer Lynda, Hayden Jill, Lemler Suzanne, Weinshilboum Richard M, Rae James M, Hayes Daniel F, Flockhart David A
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BACKGROUND: The efficacy of tamoxifen therapy for the treatment of breast cancer varies widely among individuals. Plasma concentrations of the active tamoxifen metabolite endoxifen are associated with the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 genotype. We examined the effects of concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, which are CYP2D6 enzyme inhibitors commonly prescribed to treat hot...
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