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Intrinsic and acquired resistance to EGFR inhibitors in human cancer therapy.
Endocrine-related cancer - 1 Jul 2005
Bianco Roberto, Troiani Teresa, Tortora Giampaolo, Ciardiello Fortunato
Abstract excerpt
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) autocrine pathway plays a crucial role in human cancer since it contributes to a number of highly relevant processes in tumor development and progression, including cell proliferation, regulation of apoptotic cell death, angiogenesis and metastatic spread. Among a variety of approaches used to target EGFR signaling, EGFR blocking monoclonal antibodies and small...
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