EGFR Mutations in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

S Nair, JA Bonner, M Bredel - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
EGFR is a prototypical receptor tyrosine kinase that is overexpressed in multiple cancers
including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The standard of care for …

Immune-based combination therapy to convert immunologically cold tumors into hot tumors: an update and new insights

J Ni, Z Zhang, M Ge, J Chen, W Zhuo - Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 2023 - nature.com
As a breakthrough strategy for cancer treatment, immunotherapy mainly consists of immune
checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and other immunomodulatory drugs that provide a durable …

Afatinib and pembrolizumab for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (ALPHA Study): a phase II study with biomarker analysis

HF Kao, BC Liao, YL Huang, HC Huang, CN Chen… - Clinical Cancer …, 2022 - AACR
Purpose: EGFR pathway inhibition may promote anti–programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-
1) responses in preclinical models, but how EGFR inhibition affects tumor antigen …

Targeting cytokine and chemokine signaling pathways for cancer therapy

M Yi, T Li, M Niu, H Zhang, Y Wu, K Wu… - Signal Transduction and …, 2024 - nature.com
Cytokines are critical in regulating immune responses and cellular behavior, playing dual
roles in both normal physiology and the pathology of diseases such as cancer. These …

Current perspectives on recurrent HPV-mediated oropharyngeal cancer

T Guo, SY Kang, EEW Cohen - Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In the recent years, the prevalence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
(OPSCC) has increased significantly. Currently, nearly 80-90% of all oropharynx tumors are …

Identifying candidates for immunotherapy among patients with non-melanoma skin cancer: a review of the potential predictors of response

E Zelin, CA Maronese, A Dri, L Toffoli, N Di Meo… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) stands as an umbrella term for common
cutaneous malignancies, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous …

EGFR pathway targeting drugs in head and neck cancer in the era of immunotherapy

JJ Kang, A Ko, SH Kil, JMS Clair, DS Shin… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2023 - Elsevier
Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are cell surface receptors that bind growth factor ligands
and initiate cellular signaling. Of the 20 classes of RTKs, 7 classes, IV, VIII, and X, are linked …

Current Therapy for Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer: Evidence, Opportunities, and Challenges.

TM Wise-Draper, H Bahig, M Tonneau… - American Society of …, 2022 - europepmc.org
Management of metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is evolving as new
systemic therapies have led to improvements in survival, and as advances in locoregional …

Combination therapy as a promising way to fight oral cancer

JPN Silva, B Pinto, L Monteiro, PMA Silva, H Bousbaa - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oral cancer is a highly aggressive tumor with invasive properties that can lead to metastasis
and high mortality rates. Conventional treatment strategies, such as surgery, chemotherapy …

Immunotherapy approaches in HPV-associated head and neck cancer

R Julian, M Savani, JE Bauman - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck squamous cell
carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a distinct entity with molecular, pathological, and clinical …