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[Translational research on lung cancer--EGFR gene mutation].
Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy - 1 Jun 2005
Kosaka Takayuki, Endoh Hideki, Yatabe Yasushi, Mitsudomi Tetsuya
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Recent reports that activating mutations of the EGFR have a significant association with the response to gefitinib drew much attention. Mutations are more frequently observed in Oriental patients, females, non-smokers and adenocarcinoma patients, which correspond to patient profiles predictive of a good clinical response with gefitinib. In vitro experiments also revealed EGFR mutant cell lines are highly...
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