NOS2 polymorphisms in prediction of benefit from first-line chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

BACKGROUND:Macrophages play a crucial role in the interaction between tumor and immune system, and iNOS is known as a surrogate marker of M1 macrophages activation. The goal of the study was to investigate the role of iNOS polymorphisms as prognostic marker in mCRC patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fu...

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Main Authors: Marta Schirripa, Wu Zhang, Dongyun Yang, Shu Cao, Satoshi Okazaki, Fotios Loupakis, Martin D Berger, Yan Ning, Yuji Miyamoto, Mitsukuni Suenaga, Giulia Alberti, Jordan D West, Sara Lonardi, Taline Khoukaz, Francesca Bergamo, Francesca Battaglin, Carlotta Antoniotti, Alfredo Falcone, Sebastian Stintzing, Volker Heinemann, Heinz-Josef Lenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5844536?pdf=render