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Are RAS mutations predictive markers of resistance to standard chemotherapy?
Nature reviews. Clinical oncology - 1 Sept 2009
Loriot Yohann, Mordant Pierre, Deutsch Eric, Olaussen Ken André, Soria Jean-Charles
Abstract excerpt
KRAS mutations may be predictive of resistance to anti-EGFR monoclonal-based therapy in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Screening for KRAS mutations in patients with CRC and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may provide additional information on optimizing treatment options with targeted therapies. Only limited studies, however, have assessed the predictive value of KRAS mutations in response to...
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