作者: Corey A Carter , Ronan J Kelly , Giuseppe Giaccone
DOI: 10.1517/13543780903373343
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摘要: Background: Small molecule inhibitors of human epidermal receptors (HER) have become an integral part the armamentarium available to medical oncologist in treatment solid tumor malignancies. At present, there are two small-molecule (erlotinib and lapatinib) approved by FDA USA, a third inhibitor, gefitinib, is other countries. Objective: To summarize current standards care for these new agents tumors, discuss ongoing clinical trials; review known mechanisms action as well both predictive markers response likely resistance. Methods: We reviewed key presentations recent publications on targeting HER family tumors. Conclusions: Recent data highlighted importance mutations amplifications within family. Amplification HER2 often translates into responses anti-HER2 therapy. Mutat...