Article
Mutational spectrum of acquired resistance to reversible versus irreversible EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
BMC cancer - 12 May 2020
Wagener-Ryczek Svenja, Heydt Carina, Süptitz Juliane, Michels Sebastian, Falk Markus, Alidousty Christina, Fassunke Jana, Ihle Michaela Angelika, Tiemann Markus, Heukamp Lukas, Wolf Jürgen, Büttner Reinhard, Merkelbach-Bruse Sabine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Over the past years, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) revolutionized treatment response. 1st-generation (reversible) EGFR TKI and later the 2nd -generation irreversible EGFR TKI Afatinib were aimed to improve treatment response. Nevertheless, diverse resistance mechanisms develop within the first year of therapy. Here, we evaluate the prevalence of acquired resistance mechanisms towards...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
