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No influence of the polymorphisms CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 on the efficacy of cyclophosphamide, thalidomide, and bortezomib in patients with Multiple Myeloma.
BMC cancer - 4 Aug 2010
Vangsted Annette J, Søeby Karen, Klausen Tobias W, Abildgaard Niels, Andersen Niels F, Gimsing Peter, Gregersen Henrik, Vogel Ulla, Werge Thomas, Rasmussen Henrik B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The response to treatment varies among patients with multiple myeloma and markers for prediction of treatment outcome are highly needed. Bioactivation of cyclophosphamide and thalidomide, and biodegradation of bortezomib, is dependent on cytochrome P450 metabolism. We explored the potential influence of different polymorphisms in the CYP enzymes on the outcome of treatment. METHODS: Data was analyzed...
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