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No association found between CYP2D6 genotype and early breast cancer events in tamoxifen-treated patients.
Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) - 1 Feb 2014
Markkula Andrea, Hjertberg Maria, Rose Carsten, Ingvar Christian, Jernström Helena
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BACKGROUND: CYP2D6 is considered the key enzyme in tamoxifen metabolism. Several studies have investigated the relationship between the CYP2D6 genotype and tamoxifen treatment outcome, with discrepant results. CYP2D6 inhibitor use, aromatase inhibitor use, and chemotherapy may account for some of the discrepancies. We examined the association between CYP2D6 genotype and early breast cancer events in...
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