Article
Impact of the UGT1A1*28 allele on response to irinotecan: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jun 2012
Dias Mafalda M, McKinnon Ross A, Sorich Michael J
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Pre-emptive irinotecan dose reduction for UGT1A1*28 homozygotes may result in reduced risk of severe neutropenia and diarrhea. However, clinical utility and cost-effectiveness are dependent upon such a dose reduction not impacting irinotecan efficacy. Whether UGT1A1*28 genotype is associated with irinotecan response therefore is an important gap in existing knowledge to inform clinical utility. MATERIALS &...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
