Article
eNOS polymorphisms and clinical outcome in advanced HCC patients receiving sorafenib: final results of the ePHAS study.
Oncotarget - 10 May 2016
Casadei Gardini Andrea, Marisi Giorgia, Faloppi Luca, Scarpi Emanuela, Foschi Francesco Giuseppe, Iavarone Massimo, Lauletta Gianfranco, Corbelli Jody, Valgiusti Martina, Facchetti Floriana, Della Corte Cristina, Neri Luca Maria, Tamberi Stefano, Cascinu Stefano, Scartozzi Mario, Amadori Dino, Nanni Oriana, Tenti Elena, Ulivi Paola, Frassineti Giovanni Luca
Abstract excerpt
Sorafenib may reduce endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) activity by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGF-R), leading to a decrease in nitric oxide production. In the Italian multicenter ePHAS (eNOS polymorphisms in HCC and sorafenib) study, we analyzed the role of eNOS polymorphisms in relation to clinical outcome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) receiving sorafenib....
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