Article
The CYP2C19*2 genotype predicts tamoxifen treatment outcome in advanced breast cancer patients.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Aug 2011
van Schaik Ron H N, Kok Marleen, Sweep Fred C G J, van Vliet Martin, van Fessem Marianne, Meijer-van Gelder Marion E, Seynaeve Caroline, Lindemans Jan, Wesseling Jelle, Van 't Veer Laura J, Span Paul N, van Laarhoven Hanneke, Sleijfer Stefan, Foekens John A, Linn Sabine C, Berns Els M J J
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Tamoxifen is metabolized by cytochrome P450s, with an important role for CYP2D6. Recently, we demonstrated in 80 patients that CYP2C19*2 is associated with increased survival in breast cancer patients using tamoxifen. Here, we aimed to confirm this in a large group of 499 patients. MATERIALS & METHODS: A total of 499 estrogen receptor-positive primary breast tumor specimens of advanced disease patients...
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