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The resistance related to targeted therapy in malignant pleural mesothelioma: Why has not the target been hit yet?
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 Nov 2016
Bronte Giuseppe, Incorvaia Lorena, Rizzo Sergio, Passiglia Francesco, Galvano Antonio, Rizzo Fabio, Rolfo Christian, Fanale Daniele, Listì Angela, Natoli Clara, Bazan Viviana, Russo Antonio
Abstract excerpt
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumor of the pleura with a poor prognosis. The most active first-line regimens are platinum compounds and pemetrexed. There is no standard second-line treatment in MPM. Advances in the understanding of tumor molecular biology have led to the development of several targeted treatments, which have been evaluated in clinical trials. Unfortunately none of the...
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