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Use of <i>CYP2D6</i> Genotyping in Practice: Tamoxifen Dose Adjustment
1 Apr 2012
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Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator that is commonly utilized in the treatment and prevention of endocrine receptor-positive breast cancer. Ultimate conversion of the parent drug by the enzyme CYP2D6 to the active metabolite, endoxifen, is required for tamoxifen to exert its anticancer effects. CYP2D6 exists in varying concentrations across individuals due, in part, to genetic variation. Lower...
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