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Investigation of HTR3C mutations for association with 5HT(3) receptor antagonist anti-emetic efficacy.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Aug 2008
Ward Michael B, Kotasek Dusan, McKinnon Ross A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is a significant clinical problem. The 5HT(3) receptor antagonists are effective anti-emetic medications but approximately 30% of patients do not respond. METHOD: We examined the HTR3C gene, which is believed to encode a subunit of the 5HT(3) receptor, for genetic variation and association with anti-emetic efficacy in a group of 70 patients receiving cancer...
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