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Pharmacology of oxaliplatin and the use of pharmacogenomics to individualize therapy.
Cancer treatment reviews - 1 Apr 2005
Kweekel D M, Gelderblom H, Guchelaar H-J
Abstract excerpt
Oxaliplatin is a relatively new platinum analogue that is currently used in pharmacotherapy of metastatic colorectal cancer. Its dose-limiting toxicity is sensory neuropathy, which can be modulated by infusion of calcium and magnesium. Oxaliplatin exerts its anti-tumour effects by platinum-adduct formation, binding to cellular proteins and possibly interfering with RNA synthesis as well. If they are not removed...
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