Article
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors in non-small cell lung and pancreatic cancer: the emerging role of erlotinib.
Journal of B.U.ON. : official journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology - 1 Sept 2007
Dediu Mircea, Median Dragos, Alexandru Aurelia, Vremes Georgeta, Gal Cristian
Abstract excerpt
During the last years, molecular targeted agents generated a small revolution within the various treatment options for malignant tumors. Preclinical data showed that activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-depending downstream pathways, plays a major role in tumor growth and development. Small molecules, like the tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), proved their capacity to inhibit the trigger...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
