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cMyc and ERK activity are associated with resistance to ALK inhibitory treatment in glioblastoma.
Journal of neuro-oncology - 1 Jan 2020
Berberich Anne, Schmitt Lara-Marie, Pusch Stefan, Hielscher Thomas, Rübmann Petra, Hucke Nanina, Latzer Pauline, Heßling Bernd, Lemke Dieter, Kessler Tobias, Platten Michael, Wick Wolfgang
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BACKGROUND: Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is expressed in ~ 60% of glioblastomas and conveys tumorigenic functions. Therefore, ALK inhibitory strategies with alectinib are conceivable for patients with glioblastoma. The aims of this preclinical study were to investigate efficacy as well as to understand and potentially overcome primary and acquired resistance mechanisms of alectinib in glioblastoma. METHODS:...
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