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KRAS mutation status is predictive of response to cetuximab therapy in colorectal cancer.
Cancer research - 15 Apr 2006
Lièvre Astrid, Bachet Jean-Baptiste, Le Corre Delphine, Boige Valérie, Landi Bruno, Emile Jean-François, Côté Jean-François, Tomasic Gorana, Penna Christophe, Ducreux Michel, Rougier Philippe, Penault-Llorca Frédérique, Laurent-Puig Pierre
Abstract excerpt
The anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (anti-EGFR) cetuximab has been proven to be efficient in metastatic colorectal cancer. The molecular mechanisms underlying the clinical response to this drug remain unknown. Genetic alterations of the intracellular effectors involved in EGFR-related signaling pathways may have an effect on response to this targeted therapy. In this study, tumors from 30 metastatic...
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