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Role of BIM Deletion Polymorphism and BIM Expression as Predictive Biomarkers to Maximize the Benefit of EGFR-TKI Treatment in EGFR-Positive NSCLC.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Dec 2019
Incharoen Pimpin, Charonpongsuntorn Chanchai, Saowapa Sakditat, Sirachainan Ekaphop, Dejthevaporn Thitiya, Kampreasart Kaettipong, Trachu Narumol, Muntham Dittapol, Reungwetwattana Thanyanan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: BIM is a modulator of apoptosis that is triggered by EGFR-TKIs. This study evaluated the role of BIM deletion and its expression as predictor of EGFR-TKI treatment outcome. METHODS: The medical record of 185 EGFR-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with/ without EGFR-TKI treatment between 9/2012 and 12/2014 were retrospectively reviewed. BIM deletion polymorphism and...
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