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The association of UGT1A1*6 and UGT1A1*28 with irinotecan-induced neutropenia in Asians: a meta-analysis.
Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure, response, and susceptibility to chemicals - 1 Feb 2014
Chen Yi-Jing, Hu Fei, Li Chun-Yan, Fang Jue-Min, Chu Li, Zhang Xi, Xu Qing
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The UGT1A1*28 polymorphism is known as a biomarker of irinotecan-induced neutropenia in Caucasians. However, in Asians, the UGT1A1*28 mutation is much less frequent. METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed to assess the association of the UGT1A1*6 and UGT1A1*28 with neutropenia in Asians. RESULTS: In a combination test of the two variations, patients with severe neutropenia displayed a 155% higher...
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