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Cytidine deaminase polymorphism predicts toxicity of gemcitabine-based chemotherapy.
Gene - 15 Mar 2015
Ding Xiangxiang, Chen Wenwei, Fan Haijian, Zhu Bin
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to ascertain whether single nucleotide polymorphisms of cytidine deaminase (CDA), a key enzyme in the metabolism pathway of gemcitabine, could predict clinical outcomes of cancer patients with gemcitabine-based chemotherapy. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE up to January 2013 to identify eligible studies. A rigorous quality assessment of eligible studies was conducted...
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