Prediction of novel target genes and pathways involved in irinotecan-resistant colorectal cancer.

Acquired drug resistance to the chemotherapeutic drug irinotecan (the active metabolite of which is SN-38) is one of the significant obstacles in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). The molecular mechanism or targets mediating irinotecan resistance are still unclear. It is urgent to f...

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Main Authors: Precious Takondwa Makondi, Chi-Ming Chu, Po-Li Wei, Yu-Jia Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5531462?pdf=render