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Predictive significance of FGFR4 p.G388R polymorphism in metastatic colorectal cancer patients receiving trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) treatment.
Journal of translational medicine - 22 Apr 2024
Ottaiano Alessandro, Santorsola Mariachiara, Ianniello Monica, Ceccarelli Anna, Casillo Marika, Sabbatino Francesco, Petrillo Nadia, Cascella Marco, Caraglia Francesco, Picone Carmine, Perri Francesco, Sirica Roberto, Zappavigna Silvia, Nasti Guglielmo, Savarese Giovanni, Caraglia Michele
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BACKGROUND: TAS-102 (Lonsurf®) is an oral fluoropyrimidine consisting of a combination of trifluridine (a thymidine analog) and tipiracil (a thymidine phosphorylation inhibitor). The drug is effective in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients refractory to fluorouracil, irinotecan and oxaliplatin. This study is a real-world analysis, investigating the interplay of genotype/phenotype in relation to TAS-102...
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