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Prognostic vs predictive molecular biomarkers in colorectal cancer: is KRAS and BRAF wild type status required for anti-EGFR therapy?
Cancer treatment reviews - 1 Nov 2010
Rizzo Sergio, Bronte Giuseppe, Fanale Daniele, Corsini Lidia, Silvestris Nicola, Santini Daniele, Gulotta Gaspare, Bazan Viviana, Gebbia Nicola, Fulfaro Fabio, Russo Antonio
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An important molecular target for metastatic CRC treatment is the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Many potential biomarkers predictive of response to anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies (cetuximab and panitumumab) have been retrospectively evaluated, including EGFR activation markers and EGFR ligands activation markers. With regard to the "negative predictive factors" responsible for primary or intrinsic...
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