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Loss of p53 attenuates the contribution of IL-6 deletion on suppressed tumor progression and extended survival in Kras-driven murine lung cancer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Tan Xiaohong, Carretero Julian, Chen Zhao, Zhang Jishuai, Wang Yanxiao, Chen Jicheng, Li Xiubin, Ye Hui, Tang Chuanhao, Cheng Xuan, Hou Ning, Yang Xiao, Wong Kwok-Kin
Abstract excerpt
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is involved in lung cancer tumorigenesis, tumor progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. Previous studies show that blockade of IL-6 signaling can inhibit tumor growth and increase drug sensitivity in mouse models. Clinical trials in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) reveal that IL-6 targeted therapy relieves NSCLC-related anemia and cachexia, although other clinical effects require...
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