| Literature DB >> 29217067 |
Angela Queisser1, Laurence M Boon2, Miikka Vikkula3.
Abstract
The detection of somatic, activating genetic mutations to underlie development of vascular tumors and malformations led to a better understanding of their pathophysiology. Proteins encoded by the detected mutated genes activate the two major signaling pathways, also involved in cancer: the RAS/MAPK/ERK pathway and/or the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. This gives a strong basis for studies to repurpose cancer therapeutics to patients with vascular tumors and malformations.Entities:
Keywords: Gene; Inhibitor; Malformation; Mutation; Rapamycin; Signaling pathway; Vascular
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29217067 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2017.09.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Otolaryngol Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-6665 Impact factor: 3.346