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UGT1A1*6, 1A7*3, and 1A9*22 genotypes predict severe neutropenia in FOLFIRI-treated metastatic colorectal cancer in two prospective studies in Japan.
Cancer science - 1 Dec 2013
Hazama Shoichi, Mishima Hideyuki, Tsunedomi Ryouichi, Okuyama Yusuke, Kato Takeshi, Takahashi Ken-ichi, Nozawa Hiroshi, Ando Hideaki, Kobayashi Michiya, Takemoto Hiroyoshi, Nagata Naoki, Kanekiyo Shinsuke, Inoue Yuka, Hamamoto Yoshihiko, Fujita Yusuke, Hinoda Yuji, Okayama Naoko, Oba Koji, Sakamoto Jun-ichi, Oka Masaaki
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Retrospective studies have suggested that UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1, UGT1A7, and UGT1A9 predict severe toxicity and efficacy of irinotecan-containing regimens. We prospectively evaluated the impact of UGT1A genotypes and haplotypes on severe toxicity and efficacy in patients treated with fluorouracil, leucovorin, and irinotecan combination chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) for metastatic colorectal...
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