Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell surface molecule and member of the ErbB family of receptor tyrosine kinases. Its activation leads to proliferation, antiapoptosis, and metastatic spread, making inhibition of this pathway a compelling target. In recent years, an increasing number of clinical trials in the management of solid malignancies have become available indicating the clinical efficacy of anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies and oral small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). This review addresses frequently used EGFR inhibitors, summarizes clinical efficacy data of these new therapeutic agents, and discusses their associated toxicity and management.
Clinical Efficacy and Toxicity of Anti-EGFR Therapy in Common Cancers
A. Harandi,A. Zaidi,A. Stocker,D. Laber
Published 2009 in Journal of Oncology
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2009
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Journal of Oncology
- Publication date
2009-05-06
- Fields of study
Medicine
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Semantic Scholar, PubMed
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