METHOD FOR PREDICTION OF SENSITIVITY TO 5-FLUOROURACIL-TYPE ANTICANCER AGENT

摘要

A factor affecting sensitivities to anticancer agents is analyzed and the validity of the factor is demonstrated. The present invention provides a method for predicting sensitivities to 5-fluorouracil-based anticancer agents using the copy number of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase gene as an indicator. Also disclosed are a kit and primers for use in predicting sensitivities to 5-fluorouracil-based anticancer agents.