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An integrin β₃-KRAS-RalB complex drives tumour stemness and resistance to EGFR inhibition.
Nature cell biology - 1 May 2014
Seguin Laetitia, Kato Shumei, Franovic Aleksandra, Camargo M Fernanda, Lesperance Jacqueline, Elliott Kathryn C, Yebra Mayra, Mielgo Ainhoa, Lowy Andrew M, Husain Hatim, Cascone Tina, Diao Lixia, Wang Jing, Wistuba Ignacio I, Heymach John V, Lippman Scott M, Desgrosellier Jay S, Anand Sudarshan, Weis Sara M, Cheresh David A
Abstract excerpt
Tumour cells, with stem-like properties, are highly aggressive and often show drug resistance. Here, we reveal that integrin α(v)β₃ serves as a marker of breast, lung and pancreatic carcinomas with stem-like properties that are highly resistant to receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as erlot...
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