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. 2004 Jul 27;91(4):678–682. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602042

Table 2. UGT1A1*28 genotypes and bilirubin levels (μmol l−1) prior to irinotecan administration and the highest value during therapy.

Genotypea N Bilirubin premean (range) Bilirubin higher mean (range) P*
6/6 40 8.3 (4–22) 9.9 (4–25) 0.001
6/7 45 8.7 (4–18) 13 (5–37) 0.001
7/7 10 15 (6–28) 22 (6–65) 0.1
P 0.001 0.001  
a

Symbols of (6/6), (6/7) and (7/7) denote homozygous absence of the variant allele, heterozygous, and homozygous for the variant allele, respectively. P=Significance of comparisons of bilirubin levels between genotypes. P*=Significance of comparisons of bilirubin levels pre- and postchemotherapy.