Essays about: "EGFR"

Showing result 11 - 12 of 12 essays containing the word EGFR.

  1. 11. Optimization of High Resolution Melting Analysis for Detection of KRAS Gene Mutations

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Ashna Darbandy; [2010]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Mutations of the KRAS oncogene occur in a variety types of human tumors. By assessing the mutation status of KRAS, clinicians can predict patient response to anti-EGFR therapy such as cetuximab (Erbitux®) or panitumumab (Vectibix®) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. READ MORE

  3. 12. Characterisation of EGFR and KRAS mutations in non-small cell lung cancer

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Caroline Martinsson; [2010]
    Keywords : NSCLC; mutation; TKI; Sanger sequencing and Pyrosequencing;

    Abstract : Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death and one of the most common cancer types worldwide. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been shown to be an important therapeutic target in non-small cell lung cancer. READ MORE