Epigenetic targeting in breast cancer: therapeutic impact and future direction.

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Published in Drug News Perspect on September 01, 2009

Authors

M B Lustberg1, B Ramaswamy

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Hematology and Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University Medical Center, USA.

Associated clinical trials:

Phase II Trial of SAHA & Tamoxifen for Patients With Breast Cancer | NCT00365599

Trial for Locally Advanced Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Using Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab, Doxorubicin and Cyclophasmide on a Weekly Basis | NCT00574587

Decitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors | NCT00030615

NCT00437801

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