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Cell-free DNA mutations as biomarkers in breast cancer patients receiving tamoxifen.
Oncotarget - 12 Jul 2016
Jansen Maurice Phm, Martens John Wm, Helmijr Jean Ca, Beaufort Corine M, van Marion Ronald, Krol Niels Mg, Monkhorst Kim, Trapman-Jansen Anita Mac, Meijer-van Gelder Marion E, Weerts Marjolein Ja, Ramirez-Ardila Diana E, Dubbink Hendrikus Jan, Foekens John A, Sleijfer Stefan, Berns Els Mjj
Abstract excerpt
The aim was to identify mutations in serum cell-free DNA (cfDNA) associated with disease progression on tamoxifen treatment in metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Sera available at start of therapy, during therapy and at disease progression were selected from 10 estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer patients. DNA from primary tumor and normal tissue and cfDNA from minute amounts of sera were analyzed by...
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