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A polymorphism of EGFR extracellular domain is associated with progression free-survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients receiving cetuximab-based treatment.
BMC cancer - 10 Jun 2008
Gonçalves Anthony, Esteyries Séverine, Taylor-Smedra Brynn, Lagarde Arnaud, Ayadi Mounay, Monges Geneviève, Bertucci François, Esterni Benjamin, Delpero Jean-Robert, Turrini Olivier, Lelong Bernard, Viens Patrice, Borg Jean-Paul, Birnbaum Daniel, Olschwang Sylviane, Viret Frédéric
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BACKGROUND: Cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR), is currently used in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), but predictive factors for therapeutic response are lacking. Mutational status of KRAS and EGFR, and EGFR copy number are potential determinant...
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