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Role of β4 integrin in HER-3-negative, K-RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal tumors receiving cetuximab.
Future oncology (London, England) - 1 Aug 2013
Scartozzi Mario, Giampieri Riccardo, Loretelli Cristian, Mandolesi Alessandra, del Prete Michela, Biagetti Simona, Alfonsi Simona, Faloppi Luca, Bianconi Maristella, Bittoni Alessandro, Bearzi Italo, Cascinu Stefano
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AIMS: Altered α6β4 integrin expression has been demonstrated in HER-3-negative tumors and may be responsible for anti-HER treatment resistance. The current study aimed to evaluate the interaction between polymorphisms of α6 and β4 integrins and clinical outcome in HER-3-negative, K-RAS wild-type colorectal cancer patients receiving cetuximab. PATIENTS & METHODS: K-RAS analysis was performed via direct sequencing,...
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