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Low‑dose trametinib and Bcl‑xL antagonist have a specific antitumor effect in KRAS‑mutated colorectal cancer cells.
International journal of oncology - 1 Nov 2020
Koyama Makoto, Kitazawa Masato, Nakamura Satoshi, Matsumura Tomio, Miyazaki Satoru, Miyagawa Yusuke, Muranaka Futoshi, Tokumaru Shigeo, Okumura Masahiro, Yamamoto Yuta, Ehara Takehito, Hondo Nao, Takahata Shugo, Takeoka Michiko, Miyagawa Shin-Ichi, Soejima Yuji
Abstract excerpt
KRAS‑mutant colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly malignant cancer with a poor prognosis, however specific therapies targeting KRAS mutations do not yet exist. Anti‑epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) agents, including cetuximab and panitumumab, are effective for the treatment of certain patients with CRC. However, these anti‑EGFR treatments have no effect on KRAS‑mutant CRC. Therefore, new therapeutic...
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