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Comparison of KRAS genotype: therascreen assay vs. LNA-mediated qPCR clamping assay.
Clinical colorectal cancer - 1 Sept 2013
Chang Shao-Chun, Denne Jonathan, Zhao Luping, Horak Christine, Green George, Khambata-Ford Shirin, Bray Christopher, Celik Ilhan, Van Cutsem Eric, Harbison Christopher
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) wild-type status determined using a locked nucleic acid (LNA)-mediated quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) clamping assay (LNA assay) predicted response to therapy in the CRYSTAL (Cetuximab Combined With Irinotecan in First-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer) study. A companion KRAS diagnostic tool has been developed for routine clinical use...
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