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Researchers Call for Studies on Role of BRCA1 Mutations in Chemotherapy Response
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Loss of BRCA1 function is associated with sensitivity to DNA-damaging
chemotherapy and may also be associated with resistance to taxane-based
chemotherapy. However, prospective clinical studies are needed to evaluate the
role of BRCA1 in chemotherapy response, concludes a new review in the November
17 issue of