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PTEN expression and KRAS mutations on primary tumors and metastases in the prediction of benefit from cetuximab plus irinotecan for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Jun 2009
Loupakis Fotios, Pollina Luca, Stasi Irene, Ruzzo Annamaria, Scartozzi Mario, Santini Daniele, Masi Gianluca, Graziano Francesco, Cremolini Chiara, Rulli Eliana, Canestrari Emanuele, Funel Niccola, Schiavon Gaia, Petrini Iacopo, Magnani Mauro, Tonini Giuseppe, Campani Daniela, Floriani Irene, Cascinu Stefano, Falcone Alfredo
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PURPOSE: PTEN, AKT, and KRAS are epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) downstream regulators. KRAS mutations confer resistance to cetuximab. This retrospective study investigated the role of PTEN loss, AKT phosphorylation, and KRAS mutations on the activity of cetuximab plus irinotecan in patie...
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