Article
[KRAS gene somatic mutations in Chilean patients with colorectal cancer].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Nov 2014
Hurtado Claudia, Encina Gonzalo, Wielandt Ana María, Zárate Alejandro José, Castro Magdalena, Carrillo Katya, Kronberg Udo, López-Köstner Francisco
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The molecular testing of KRAS mutation status in metastatic colorectal cancer patients is mandatory to identify patients eligible for anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody therapy. AIM: To report the frequency of KRAS gene mutations in Chilean patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cohort of 262 Chilean patients with CRC aged 26 to 90 years (53% males), was...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
