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Impact of KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA mutations, PTEN, AREG, EREG expression and skin rash in ≥ 2 line cetuximab-based therapy of colorectal cancer patients.
PloS one - 20 Jan 2011
Saridaki Zacharenia, Tzardi Maria, Papadaki Chara, Sfakianaki Maria, Pega Fraga, Kalikaki Aristea, Tsakalaki Eleftheria, Trypaki Maria, Messaritakis Ippokratis, Stathopoulos Efstathios, Mavroudis Dimitris, Georgoulias Vassilis, Souglakos John
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: To investigate the predictive significance of KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA mutational status, AREG- EREG mRNA expression, PTEN protein expression and skin rash in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients treated with cetuximab containing salvage chemotherapy. METHODS: Primary tumors from 112 mCRC patients were analyzed. The worst skin toxicity during treatment was recorded. RESULTS: KRAS, BRAF and PIK3CA...
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