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Pharmacogenomics of Gemcitabine in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer and Other Solid Tumors
23 Dec 2008
Abstract excerpt
The validation of predictive biomarkers to tailor chemotherapy is a key issue in the development of effective treatment modalities against cancer. Examples of how genetics might affect drug response are offered by gemcitabine. A substantial number of potential biomarkers for sensitivity or resistance to gemcitabine have been proposed, including ribonucleotide reductase and cytidine deaminase polymorphisms, human...
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