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Pharmacogenetic study of the impact of ABCB1 single-nucleotide polymorphisms on lenalidomide treatment outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma: results from a phase IV observational study and subsequent phase II clinical trial.
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology - 1 Jan 2018
Jakobsen Falk Ingrid, Lund Johan, Gréen Henrik, Gruber Astrid, Alici Evren, Lauri Birgitta, Blimark Cecilie, Mellqvist Ulf-Henrik, Swedin Agneta, Forsberg Karin, Carlsson Conny, Hardling Mats, Ahlberg Lucia, Lotfi Kourosh, Nahi Hareth
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PURPOSE: Despite therapeutic advances, patients with multiple myeloma (MM) continue to experience disease relapse and treatment resistance. The gene ABCB1 encodes the drug transporter P-glycoprotein, which confers resistance through drug extrusion across the cell membrane. Lenalidomide (Len) is excreted mainly via the kidneys, and, given the expression of P-gp in the renal tubuli, single-nucleotide polymorphisms...
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