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Abiraterone shows alternate activity in models of endocrine resistant and sensitive disease.
British journal of cancer - 1 Aug 2018
Simigdala Nikiana, Pancholi Sunil, Ribas Ricardo, Folkerd Elizabeth, Liccardi Gianmaria, Nikitorowicz-Buniak Joanna, Johnston Stephen R, Dowsett Mitch, Martin Lesley-Ann
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Resistance to endocrine therapy remains a major clinical problem in the treatment of oestrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer. Studies show androgen-receptor (AR) remains present in 80-90% of metastatic breast cancers providing support for blockade of AR-signalling. However, clinical studies with abiraterone, which blocks cytochrome P450 17A1 (CYP17A1) showed limited benefit. METHODS: In order...
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