Article
EGFR and KRAS in colorectal cancer.
Advances in clinical chemistry - 1 Jan 2010
Markman Ben, Javier Ramos Francisco, Capdevila Jaume, Tabernero Josep
Abstract excerpt
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is recognized as an important player in colorectal cancer (CRC) initiation and progression. This membrane-bound receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) has therefore become a key target of therapeutic strategies designed to treat metastatic CRC, in particular with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against the extracellular domain of the receptor. KRAS is an effector molecule...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
