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Detection of KRAS Mutations in Plasma DNA Using a fully Automated Rapid Detection System in Colorectal Cancer Patients.
Pathology oncology research : POR - 1 Oct 2017
Hosoya Kazuhisa, Matsusaka Satoshi, Kashiwada Tomomi, Suzuki Koichi, Ureshino Norio, Sato Akemi, Miki Yoshio, Kitera Kazuki, Hirai Mitsuharu, Hatake Kiyohiko, Kimura Shinya, Sueoka-Aragane Naoko
Abstract excerpt
KRAS mutations have been recognized as predictive markers of primary resistance to anti-EGFR-antibodies in colorectal cancer patients. In addition, newly detected KRAS mutations have been reported to be related with acquired resistance to chemotherapy containing anti-EGFR antibody. Considering this evidence, monitoring of KRAS mutations is indispensable for making treatment decisions, and the method should be...
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