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Genotype-driven phase I study of irinotecan administered in combination with fluorouracil/leucovorin in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 10 Feb 2010
Toffoli Giuseppe, Cecchin Erika, Gasparini Giampiero, D'Andrea Mario, Azzarello Giuseppe, Basso Umberto, Mini Enrico, Pessa Sergio, De Mattia Elena, Lo Re Giovanni, Buonadonna Angela, Nobili Stefania, De Paoli Paolo, Innocenti Federico
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE We aimed to identify the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of irinotecan in patients with cancer with UGT1A1*1/*1 and *1/*28 genotypes. We hypothesize that the patients without the *28/*28 genotype tolerate higher doses of irinotecan. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients undergoing first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) eligible for treatment with irinotecan plus infusional...
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