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Pharmacogenetics of ABCG2 and adverse reactions to gefitinib.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 6 Dec 2006
Cusatis George, Gregorc Vanesa, Li Jing, Spreafico Anna, Ingersoll Roxann G, Verweij Jaap, Ludovini Vienna, Villa Eugenio, Hidalgo Manuel, Sparreboom Alex, Baker Sharyn D
Abstract excerpt
Gefitinib is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase with activity in non-small-cell lung cancer. Diarrhea and skin toxicity are prominent gefitinib-related adverse events that potentially limit its use. Gefitinib is a substrate for ABCG2 (ABCP, BCRP, MXR), a polymorphic efflux transporter protein that is highly expressed in the intestines and liver. Here we investigated...
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