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DOG1 regulates growth and IGFBP5 in gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Cancer research - 15 Jun 2013
Simon Susanne, Grabellus Florian, Ferrera Loretta, Galietta Luis, Schwindenhammer Benjamin, Mühlenberg Thomas, Taeger Georg, Eilers Grant, Treckmann Juergen, Breitenbuecher Frank, Schuler Martin, Taguchi Takahiro, Fletcher Jonathan A, Bauer Sebastian
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are characterized by activating mutations of KIT or platelet-derived growth factor receptor α(PDGFRA), which can be therapeutically targeted by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) such as imatinib. Despite long-lasting responses, most patients eventually progress after TKI therapy. The calcium-dependent chloride channel DOG1 (ANO1/TMEM16A), which is strongly and specifically...
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