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AZD3759, a BBB-penetrating EGFR inhibitor for the treatment of EGFR mutant NSCLC with CNS metastases.
Science translational medicine - 7 Dec 2016
Yang Zhenfan, Guo Qiuli, Wang Yingchun, Chen Kan, Zhang Lin, Cheng Ziqiang, Xu Yanping, Yin Xiaolu, Bai Yu, Rabbie Sarit, Kim Dong-Wan, Ahn Myung-Ju, Yang James Chih-Hsin, Zhang Xiaolin
Abstract excerpt
Non-small-cell lung cancer patients with activating mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) respond to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment. Nevertheless, patients often develop central nervous system (CNS) metastases during treatment, even when their extracranial tumors are still under control. In the absence of effective options, much higher doses of EGFR TKIs have been attempted...
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