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HLA polymorphisms influence the development of skin rash arising from treatment with EGF receptor inhibitors.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Oct 2012
Fuerst Daniel, Parmar Sumit, Schumann Christian, Rüdiger Stefan, Boeck Stefan, Heinemann Volker, Kaechele Volker, Stiebel Kristina, Paul Tanusree, Seufferlein Thomas, Mytilineos Joannis, Stingl Julia Carolin
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AIM: Development of a skin rash under treatment with EGF receptor (EGFR) inhibitors (EGFRIs) has been linked to a favorable prognosis in some studies, suggesting a possible immunological role for EGFRIs in addition to direct antagonistic downstream effects. The present study aimed to investigate whether particular HLA polymorphisms found in cancer patients treated with EGFRIs are associated with the development...
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