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Everolimus selectively targets vemurafenib resistant BRAFV600E melanoma cells adapted to low pH.
Cancer letters - 1 Nov 2017
Ruzzolini Jessica, Peppicelli Silvia, Andreucci Elena, Bianchini Francesca, Margheri Francesca, Laurenzana Anna, Fibbi Gabriella, Pimpinelli Nicola, Calorini Lido
Abstract excerpt
Vemurafenib, a BRAF inhibitor, elicits in ∼80% of BRAFV600E-mutant melanoma patients a transient anti-tumor response which precedes the emergence of resistance. We tested whether an acidic tumor microenvironment may favor a BRAF inhibitor resistance. A375M6 BRAFV600E melanoma cells, either exposed for a short period or chronically adapted to an acidic medium, showed traits compatible with an...
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