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Clinical observations on associations between the UGT1A1 genotype and severe toxicity of irinotecan.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2014
Lu Yan-Yan, Huang Xin-En, Wu Xue-Yan, Cao Jie, Liu Jin, Wang Lin, Xiang Jin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Severe toxicity is commonly observed in cancer patients receiving irinotecan (CPT-11). UDP glucuronosyltransferase1A1 (UGT1A1) catalyzes the glucuronidation of the active metabolite SN-38 but the relationship between UGT1A1 and severe toxicity remains unclear. Our study aimed to assess this point to guide clinical use of CPT-11. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 89 cancer patients with advanced disease received...
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