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Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Inhibition
in Non Small-Cell Lung Cancer
A small group of patients with non–small-cell lung cancer have genetic lesions that activate anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Crizotinib, an orally bioavailable ALK inhibitor, produced a 57% response rate in this subgroup, with mild grade 1 or 2 toxic effects.
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Effects of CYP2C19 Genotype on Outcomes of Clopidogrel Treatment
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Clopidogrel must be metabolized to an active form to be effective. Cytochrome P-450 variants resulting in slow metabolism may reduce clinical efficacy. This study in patients with acute coronary syndromes or atrial fibrillation did not confirm diminished efficacy in those with slow metabolism.
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