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SULT1A1 rs9282861 polymorphism-a potential modifier of efficacy of the systemic adjuvant therapy in breast cancer?
BMC cancer - 18 Jun 2012
Tengström Maria, Mannermaa Arto, Kosma Veli-Matti, Hirvonen Ari, Kataja Vesa
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BACKGROUND: Sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) participates in the elimination of 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen (4-OH-TAM), which is one of the major active metabolites of tamoxifen (TAM). Homozygous SULT1A1 variant allele genotype has been associated with lower catalytic activity and thermostability of the en...
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