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Platinum-induced mitochondrial DNA mutations confer lower sensitivity to paclitaxel by impairing tubulin cytoskeletal organization.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Aug 2017
Girolimetti Giulia, Guerra Flora, Iommarini Luisa, Kurelac Ivana, Vergara Daniele, Maffia Michele, Vidone Michele, Amato Laura Benedetta, Leone Giulia, Dusi Sabrina, Tiranti Valeria, Perrone Anna Myriam, Bucci Cecilia, Porcelli Anna Maria, Gasparre Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Development of chemoresistance is a cogent clinical issue in oncology, whereby combination of anticancer drugs is usually preferred also to enhance efficacy. Paclitaxel (PTX), combined with carboplatin, represents the standard first-line chemotherapy for different types of cancers. We here depict a double-edge role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations induced in cancer cells after treatment with platinum. MtDNA...
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