Breast Cancer
Researchers from Indiana University, Department of Medicine describe findings in breast cancer
Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 14th, 2010
Data detailed in 'Resequencing of the vascular endothelial growth factor promoter reveals haplotype structure and functional diversity' have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Our group has previously reported that SNPs in the VEGF promoter are strongly associated with efficacy and toxicity to the anti-VEGF antibody bevacizumab in breast cancer. In order to better understand the biologic mechanism for our previously reported biomarkers, we embarked on a comprehensive evaluation of genetic variation in the VEGF promoter coupled with a study of its intrinsic function."
"We resequenced 48 Caucasians and 48 African-Americans for the VEGF promoter...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly
More Articles from Women's Health Weekly
- Breast Cancer
A&G Pharmaceutical Awarded Phase II SBIR Grant for Development of GP88 Drug Candidate Targeted to Breast Cancer - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Bayer receives approval for Beyaz in the U.S. - Xenografts
Boston University, Department of Biochemistry publishes research in xenografts - Breast Cancer
Cancer Center reports research in breast cancer - Breast Cancer
Celsion Presents ThermoDox(R) Clinical Data at the 2010 Breast Cancer Symposium - Breast Cancer
Data from Ain Shams University, Department of General Surgery provide new insights into breast cancer - More from this issue of Women's Health Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
