作者: Christos S Karapetis , Timothy J Price
DOI: 10.2217/CRC.12.14
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摘要: SUMMARY Molecular markers that predict benefit associated with treatments for advanced colon cancer are now part of routine clinical practice. Monoclonal antibodies target the EGF receptor have been shown to lack efficacy in cancers KRAS gene mutations. The used exclusively patients wild-type cancer. Such may not respond receptor-targeted therapy at all. Those initially will eventually develop resistance and inevitably progress. We review mechanisms primary secondary monoclonal antibody suggest strategies overcome resistance.