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Influence of CYP2D6-genotype on tamoxifen efficacy in advanced breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jun 2013
Karle Jennifer, Bolbrinker Juliane, Vogl Silvia, Kreutz Reinhold, Denkert Carsten, Eucker Jan, Wischnewsky Manfred, Possinger Kurt, Regierer Anne C
Abstract excerpt
The influence of CYP2D6 genotype on the efficacy of tamoxifen (Tam) has been extensively analyzed in early breast cancer with conflicting results. However, there is only scarce data regarding this potential influence in advanced breast cancer (ABC). We hypothesize that Tam is more effective in patients with a functional CYP2D6 allele than in patients with impaired CYP2D6 activity. ABC patients with prior or...
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