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CYP2D6 genotyping and use of antidepressants in breast cancer patients: test development for clinical application.
Metabolic brain disease - 1 Sept 2012
van der Merwe Nicole, Bouwens Christianne S H, Pienaar Rika, van der Merwe Lize, Yako Yandiswa Y, Geiger Dieter H, Kotze Maritha J
Abstract excerpt
Approximately 25% of clinically important drugs and numerous environmental carcinogens are metabolised by CYP2D6. Variation in the CYP2D6 gene and concomitant use of tamoxifen (TAM) with certain antidepressants may increase recurrence risk in breast cancer patients due to reduced enzyme activity. In this study we determined the appropriateness of adding CYP2D6 genotyping to the breast cancer genetic testing...
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