Polymorphisms correlated with the clinical outcome of locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with ALIRI vs. FOLFIRI

Leucovorin-modulated 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) plus irinotecan (FOLFIRI) is the most common treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). 5-FU inhibits thymidylate synthase (TS) and irinotecan topoisomerase I, leading to inhibition of DNA replication and repair. FOLFIRI efficacy suggested that other...

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Main Authors: Barcelos Ana, Giovannetti Elisa, de Jonge Robert, Maftouh Mina, Griffioen Pieter, Hanauske Axel R., Peters Godefridus J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2013-06-01
Series:Pteridines
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pterid-2013-0021