Special report: pharmacogenomics of cancer-candidate genes

BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32010000200
English
Authors' objectives:

The objective of this Special Report is to catalog genetic tests and measures of gene activity that are currently under study for pharmacogenomic applications. Pharmacogenomics will be broadly interpreted to include detecting the specific molecular targets of the newer, "targeted" therapies to select patients likely to respond, as well as detecting other pharmacodynamic markers that influence targeted therapy response. Molecular indicators of variability in response or toxicity to standard chemotherapy drugs will also be reviewed. This Report will also provide a more detailed summary of the supporting data for a few illustrative examples. The tests identified in this Report are not comprehensive, but rather reflect the greatest research activity and in most cases are commercially available. Further, only tests developed from candidate genes will be examined; microarray pattern analysis and the development of predictive panels composed of many genetic markers are beyond the scope of this Report.

Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2007
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Biomarkers
  • Drug Design
  • Genetic Testing
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Drug Therapy
  • Neoplasms
  • Pharmacogenetics
Contact
Organisation Name: BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address: BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name: tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email: tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright: BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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