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Genetics and Health

October 20th, 2006

Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, and the CYP2D6 Gene

Big news for breast cancer patients on tamoxifen. Ryan Phelan and Jason Bobe of DNA Direct were at the FDA meeting on October 18th where it was decided that information about the cytochrome P450*2D6 (CYP2D6) gene should be included on the package insert and drug label.
From DNA Direct affiliate company Genes and Drugs:
The 2D6 gene […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 4 comments