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Enhanced Expression of CD47 Is Associated With Off-Target Resistance to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Gefitinib in NSCLC.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2019
Nigro Annunziata, Ricciardi Luca, Salvato Ilaria, Sabbatino Francesco, Vitale Monica, Crescenzi Maria Assunta, Montico Barbara, Triggiani Massimo, Pepe Stefano, Stellato Cristiana, Casolaro Vincenzo, Dal Col Jessica
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Mutual interactions between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment importantly contribute to the development of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) resistance in patients affected by EGFR-mutant NSCLC. In particular, immune recognition-associated proteins with impact on tumor cell clearance through phagocytosis, such as CD47 and calreticulin, could contribute to adaptive resistance and immune escape. Preclinical...
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