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Role of UGT1A1*6, UGT1A1*28 and ABCG2 c.421C>A polymorphisms in irinotecan-induced neutropenia in Asian cancer patients.
Cancer science - 1 Sept 2007
Jada Srinivasa Rao, Lim Robert, Wong Chiung Ing, Shu Xiaochen, Lee Soo Chin, Zhou Qingyu, Goh Boon Cher, Chowbay Balram
Abstract excerpt
The objectives of the present study were (i) to study the pharmacogenetics of UGT1A1*6, UGT1A1*28 and ABCG2 c.421C>A in three distinct healthy Asian populations (Chinese, Malays and Indians), and (ii) to investigate the polygenic influence of these polymorphic variants in irinotecan-induced neutropenia in Asian cancer patients. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenetic analyses were done after administration of...
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