| Literature DB >> 27308613 |
Gorjan Hrustanovic1, Trever G Bivona1.
Abstract
ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) inhibitors are approved in for ALK gene rearrangement positive (ALK+) lung cancer, but resistance remains a challenge. We discovered that RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling controls the ALK inhibitor response in ALK+ lung cancer and is critical for ALK inhibitor resistance. Upfront ALK-MEK inhibitor polytherapy may enhance response and forestall resistance.Entities:
Keywords: ALK; MEK; RAS; lung cancer; resistance; targeted therapy
Year: 2015 PMID: 27308613 PMCID: PMC4905399 DOI: 10.1080/23723556.2015.1091061
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Oncol ISSN: 2372-3556