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Increased CDA expression/activity in males contributes to decreased cytidine analog half-life and likely contributes to worse outcomes with 5-azacytidine or decitabine therapy.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 15 Feb 2013
Mahfouz Reda Z, Jankowska Ania, Ebrahem Quteba, Gu Xiaorong, Visconte Valeria, Tabarroki Ali, Terse Pramod, Covey Joseph, Chan Kenneth, Ling Yonghua, Engelke Kory J, Sekeres Mikkael A, Tiu Ramon, Maciejewski Jaroslaw, Radivoyevitch Tomas, Saunthararajah Yogen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The cytidine analogs 5-azacytidine and decitabine, used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), produce a molecular epigenetic effect, depletion of DNA-methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1). This action is S-phase dependent. Hence, genetic factors that decrease the half-lives of these drugs could impact efficacy. Documentation of such impact, and elucidation of underlying mechanisms, could lead to improved...
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