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Association of cytidine deaminase and xeroderma pigmentosum group D polymorphisms with response, toxicity, and survival in cisplatin/gemcitabine-treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - 1 Dec 2011
Ludovini Vienna, Floriani Irene, Pistola Lorenza, Minotti Vincenzo, Meacci Marialuisa, Chiari Rita, Garavaglia Daniela, Tofanetti Francesca Romana, Flacco Antonella, Siggillino Annamaria, Baldelli Elisa, Tonato Maurizio, Crinò Lucio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Selecting patients according to key genetic characteristics may help to tailor chemotherapy and optimize the treatment in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Genetic variations in drug metabolism may affect the clinical response, toxicity, and prognosis of NSCLC patients treated with cisplatin/gemcitabine-based therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms of six...
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