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CYP2D6 genotype and tamoxifen response in postmenopausal women with endocrine-responsive breast cancer: the breast international group 1-98 trial.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 21 Mar 2012
Regan Meredith M, Leyland-Jones Brian, Bouzyk Mark, Pagani Olivia, Tang Weining, Kammler Roswitha, Dell'orto Patrizia, Biasi Maria Olivia, Thürlimann Beat, Lyng Maria B, Ditzel Henrik J, Neven Patrick, Debled Marc, Maibach Rudolf, Price Karen N, Gelber Richard D, Coates Alan S, Goldhirsch Aron, Rae James M, Viale Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Adjuvant tamoxifen therapy is effective for postmenopausal women with endocrine-responsive breast cancer. Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) enzyme metabolizes tamoxifen to clinically active metabolites, and CYP2D6 polymorphisms may adversely affect tamoxifen efficacy. In this study, we investigated the clinical relevance of CYP2D6 polymorphisms. METHODS: We obtained tumor tissues and isolated DNA from 4861...
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