作者: Srividya Srinivasamaharaj , Bilal Khameze Salame , Jorge Rios-Perez , Goetz Kloecker , Cesar A. Perez
DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2016.1249857
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摘要: ABSTRACTIntroduction: The identification of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements in subsets non-small cell lung cancer patients has provided with unparalleled opportunities to hinder the progression this disease through targeting activity these specific molecules. Unfortunately most develop less than a year treatment crizotinib, first-generation ALK-inhibitor.Areas covered: We review resistance mechanisms ALK inhibitors as well an overview clinical alectinib, second generation inhibitor.Expert commentary: Second alectinib and ceritinib can overcome crizotinib-resistant mutations improve central nervous system control. Novel third-generation combination agents give hope achieving even longer control next decade.