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Analysis of <i>Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor</i> Gene Mutation in Patients with Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer and Acquired Resistance to Gefitinib
1 Oct 2006
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PURPOSE: Non-small cell lung cancers carrying activating mutations in the gene for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are highly sensitive to EGFR-specific tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, most patients who initially respond subsequently experience disease progression while still on treatment. Part of this "acquired resistance" is attributable to a secondary mutation resulting in threonine to...
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