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Phosphorylation of AKT and ERK1/2 and mutations of PIK3CA and PTEN are predictive of breast cancer cell sensitivity to everolimus in vitro.
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology - 1 Apr 2018
Citi Valentina, Del Re Marzia, Martelli Alma, Calderone Vincenzo, Breschi Maria Cristina, Danesi Romano
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Everolimus is the hydroxyethyl derivative of sirolimus and a strong inhibitor of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). This drug has immunosuppressive and anticancer activities and the present in vitro study was aimed at identifying the cellular and molecular profiles of breast cancer cells predictive of sensitivity to everolimus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MCF-7, T-47D, ZR-75-1, CAMA-1, HCC-1500 and...
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