Abstract
This article focuses on pharmacogenetic associations between genetic polymorphism of uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 gene and irinotecan toxicity. Accumulating evidence provides support to the idea that determination of UGT1A1 polymorphisms before irinotecan treatment is clinically useful and important for predicting and avoiding related toxicities. On the basis of these backgrounds, the irinotecan label was updated in 2005 in the United States to provide pharmacogenetic information, and a dose reduction of irinotecan should be considered for patients known to be homozygous for the UGT1A1*28 allele when administered in combination with other agents or a single agent. The irinotecan/UGT1A1 issue and the development of molecular diagnostic testing are now to be translated into clinical practice.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Integrated Molecular Medicine for Neuronal and Neoplastic Disorders |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing Inc. |
| Pages | 223-232 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1573316555, 9781573316552 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11-2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Name | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
|---|---|
| Volume | 1086 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0077-8923 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1749-6632 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
-
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Neuroscience
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- History and Philosophy of Science
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Pharmacogenetic approach for cancer treatment-tailored medicine in practice'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver