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Relevance of MET activation and genetic alterations of KRAS and E-cadherin for cetuximab sensitivity of gastric cancer cell lines.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology - 1 May 2012
Heindl Stefan, Eggenstein Evelyn, Keller Simone, Kneissl Julia, Keller Gisela, Mutze Kathrin, Rauser Sandra, Gasteiger Georg, Drexler Ingo, Hapfelmeier Alexander, Höfler Heinz, Luber Birgit
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PURPOSE: The therapeutic activity of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-directed monoclonal antibody cetuximab in gastric cancer is currently being investigated. Reliable biomarkers for the identification of patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment are not available. The aim of the study was to examine the drug sensitivity of five gastric cancer cell lines towards cetuximab as a single agent...
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