Function of the c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase in carcinogenesis and associated therapeutic opportunities
Abstract c-Met is a receptor tyrosine kinase belonging to the MET (MNNG HOS transforming
gene) family, and is expressed on the surfaces of various cells. Hepatocyte growth factor …
gene) family, and is expressed on the surfaces of various cells. Hepatocyte growth factor …
The role of MET in chemotherapy resistance
GE Wood, H Hockings, DM Hilton, S Kermorgant - Oncogene, 2021 - nature.com
Chemotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment in the majority of solid and haematological
malignancies. Resistance to cytotoxic chemotherapy is a major clinical problem and …
malignancies. Resistance to cytotoxic chemotherapy is a major clinical problem and …
The tumor microenvironment in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: current perspectives and future directions
CJ Herting, I Karpovsky, GB Lesinski - Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2021 - Springer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the most lethal malignancies and is
characterized by a unique tumor microenvironment (TME) consisting of an abundant stromal …
characterized by a unique tumor microenvironment (TME) consisting of an abundant stromal …
Combinational blockade of MET and PD-L1 improves pancreatic cancer immunotherapeutic efficacy
E Li, X Huang, G Zhang, T Liang - Journal of Experimental & Clinical …, 2021 - Springer
Background Dysregulated expression and activation of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are
associated with a range of human cancers. However, current RTK-targeting strategies exert …
associated with a range of human cancers. However, current RTK-targeting strategies exert …
Targeting hedgehog signaling in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains a leading cause of cancer related
death. The urgent need for effective therapies is highlighted by the lack of adequate …
death. The urgent need for effective therapies is highlighted by the lack of adequate …
Pancreatic cancer: molecular characterization, clonal evolution and cancer stem cells
E Pelosi, G Castelli, U Testa - Biomedicines, 2017 - mdpi.com
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer-
related death and is the most lethal of common malignancies with a five-year survival rate …
related death and is the most lethal of common malignancies with a five-year survival rate …
Strategies in developing immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer: recognizing and correcting multiple immune “defects” in the tumor microenvironment
S Upadhrasta, L Zheng - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2019 - mdpi.com
With the advent of cancer immunotherapies, significant advances have been made in the
treatment of many tumor types including melanoma, lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma …
treatment of many tumor types including melanoma, lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma …
Combination of HGF/MET-targeting agents and other therapeutic strategies in cancer
MET receptor has emerged as a druggable target across several human cancers. Agents
targeting MET and its ligand hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) including small molecules such …
targeting MET and its ligand hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) including small molecules such …
Breaking the cycle: targeting of NDRG1 to inhibit bi‐directional oncogenic cross‐talk between pancreatic cancer and stroma
Pancreatic cancer (PaCa) is characterized by dense stroma that hinders treatment efficacy,
with pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) being a major contributor to this stromal barrier and …
with pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) being a major contributor to this stromal barrier and …
The role of the hedgehog pathway in chemoresistance of gastrointestinal cancers
Y Liang, L Yang, J Xie - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
The hedgehog pathway, which plays a significant role in embryonic development and stem
cell regulation, is activated in gastrointestinal cancers. Chemotherapy is widely used in …
cell regulation, is activated in gastrointestinal cancers. Chemotherapy is widely used in …