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KRAS and BRAF mutations and PTEN expression do not predict efficacy of cetuximab-based chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer.
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics - 15 Nov 2011
Erben Philipp, Ströbel Philipp, Horisberger Karoline, Popa Juliana, Bohn Beatrice, Hanfstein Benjamin, Kähler Georg, Kienle Peter, Post Stefan, Wenz Frederik, Hochhaus Andreas, Hofheinz Ralf-Dieter
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PURPOSE: Mutations in KRAS and BRAF genes as well as the loss of expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) (deleted on chromosome 10) are associated with impaired activity of antibodies directed against epidermal growth factor receptor in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The predictive and prognostic value of the KRAS and BRAF point mutations as well as PTEN expression in patients with...
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