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Potential role of UGT1A4 promoter SNPs in anastrozole pharmacogenomics.
Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals - 1 Apr 2013
Edavana Vineetha Koroth, Dhakal Ishwori B, Williams Suzanne, Penney Rosalind, Boysen Gunnar, Yao-Borengasser Aiwei, Kadlubar Susan
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Anastrozole belongs to the nonsteroidal triazole-derivative group of aromatase inhibitors. Recently, clinical trials demonstrated improved antitumoral efficacy and a favorable toxicity with third-generation aromatase inhibitors, compared with tamoxifen. Anastrozole is predominantly metabolized by phase I oxidation with the potential for further phase II glucuronidation. It also, however, is subject to direct...
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