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Molecular dissection of effector mechanisms of RAS-mediated resistance to anti-EGFR antibody therapy.
Oncotarget - 11 Jul 2017
Kasper Stefan, Reis Henning, Ziegler Sophie, Nothdurft Silke, Mueller Andre, Goetz Moritz, Wiesweg Marcel, Phasue Jeannette, Ting Saskia, Wieczorek Sarah, Even Anna, Worm Karl, Pogorzelski Michael, Breitenbuecher Sandra, Meiler Johannes, Paul Andreas, Trarbach Tanja, Schmid Kurt Werner, Breitenbuecher Frank, Schuler Martin
Abstract excerpt
Monoclonal antibodies targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), cetuximab and panitumumab, are a mainstay of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) treatment. However, a significant number of patients suffer from primary or acquired resistance. RAS mutations are negative predictors of clinical efficacy of anti-EGFR antibodies in patients with mCRC. Oncogenic RAS activates the MAPK and PI3K/AKT pathways,...
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