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Pharmacogenetics of anthracyclines
Judit C Sági1, Nóra Kutszegi1, Andrea Kelemen1
1Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Nagyvárad tér 4, Hungary.
Abstract:
Anthracyclines constitute a fundamental part of the chemotherapy regimens utilized to treat a number of different malignancies both in pediatric and adult patients. These drugs are one of the most efficacious anticancer agents ever invented. On the other hand, anthracyclines are cardiotoxic. Childhood cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines often undergo cardiac complications which are influenced by genetic variations of the patients. The scientific literature comprises numerous investigations in the subject of the pharmacogenetics of anthracyclines. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of this research topic. Genetic variants are proposed targets in the personalized treatment in order to individualize dosing and therefore reduce side effects.
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