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Same mutation, different fates: The Yin-Yang of BRAF-driven therapeutic responses in melanoma and colorectal cancer.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Reviews on cancer - 1 Feb 2026
Solé-Blanch Carme, España Sofia, de la Puente-Noel Alba, Marin-Béjar Oskar, Manzano José Luis, Martinez-Cardús Anna
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BRAF mutations are key oncogenic drivers across multiple cancers, yet their therapeutic exploitation varies markedly by tumor type. In melanoma, the combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors has revolutionized treatment, yielding unprecedented clinical benefits. However, both intrinsic and acquired resistance mechanisms continue to limit long-term efficacy. In contrast, BRAF-targeted therapies in colorectal cancer...
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