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TGFalpha expression impairs Trastuzumab-induced HER2 downregulation.
Oncogene - 21 Apr 2005
Valabrega Giorgio, Montemurro Filippo, Sarotto Ivana, Petrelli Annalisa, Rubini Patrizia, Tacchetti Carlo, Aglietta Massimo, Comoglio Paolo Maria, Giordano Silvia
Abstract excerpt
The HER2 gene encodes a tyrosine kinase receptor overexpressed in 25-30% of human breast cancers. Clinical trials have shown the efficacy of the anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody Trastuzumab in metastatic breast cancer patients. Nevertheless, 70% of patients are unresponsive from start of treatment and nearly all become unresponsive during treatment. Possible mechanisms for these failures could depend on impairment...
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