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Erschienen in: Current Breast Cancer Reports 2/2014

01.06.2014 | Systemic Therapy (J Cortes, Section Editor)

The Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor: A New Potential Target for the Treatment of Breast Cancer

verfasst von: Esther Zamora, Eva Muñoz-Couselo, Javier Cortes, Jose Perez-Garcia

Erschienen in: Current Breast Cancer Reports | Ausgabe 2/2014

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Abstract

Recent advances in breast cancer research have allowed deconstruction of the molecular profile of the most relevant breast cancer subtypes. This has led to an increase in treatment options, including more personalized therapy and considerable improvements in patient outcomes. Although there are only a few targeted therapies approved for advanced breast cancer, several novel strategies targeting different tyrosine kinase receptors currently are under evaluation. Fibroblast growth factors and their receptors (FGFRs) are involved in different physiologic processes and also play a critical role in cancer cell proliferation and survival. This article focuses on the main molecular alterations of FGFRs, as well as the available preclinical and clinical data regarding FGFR inhibitors in breast cancer. In addition, we analyze the management of specific adverse events, such as hyperphosphatemia, and discuss unanswered questions regarding the clinical development of these agents.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor: A New Potential Target for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
verfasst von
Esther Zamora
Eva Muñoz-Couselo
Javier Cortes
Jose Perez-Garcia
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Breast Cancer Reports / Ausgabe 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1943-4588
Elektronische ISSN: 1943-4596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-013-0138-4

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