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Wild-type BRAF is required for response to panitumumab or cetuximab in metastatic colorectal cancer.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 10 Dec 2008
Di Nicolantonio Federica, Martini Miriam, Molinari Francesca, Sartore-Bianchi Andrea, Arena Sabrina, Saletti Piercarlo, De Dosso Sara, Mazzucchelli Luca, Frattini Milo, Siena Salvatore, Bardelli Alberto
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE Cetuximab or panitumumab are effective in 10% to 20% unselected metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. KRAS mutations account for approximately 30% to 40% patients who are not responsive. The serine-threonine kinase BRAF is the principal effector of KRAS. We hypothesized that, in KR...
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