Abstract
Novel anti-cancer treatments use knowledge about the underlying biology of the tumor to find suitable molecular targets. The recent years have seen great advances in understanding the biology of melanoma. In the current review we discuss the most promising molecular targets for melanoma and suggest possible strategies for overcoming resistance.
Keywords: Melanoma, melanocyte, BRAF, PI3K, therapy, cancer, proteasome
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Towards the Targeted Therapy of Melanoma
Volume: 6 Issue: 4
Author(s): K. S.M. Smalley and M. Herlyn
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Keywords: Melanoma, melanocyte, BRAF, PI3K, therapy, cancer, proteasome
Abstract: Novel anti-cancer treatments use knowledge about the underlying biology of the tumor to find suitable molecular targets. The recent years have seen great advances in understanding the biology of melanoma. In the current review we discuss the most promising molecular targets for melanoma and suggest possible strategies for overcoming resistance.
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Smalley S.M. K. and Herlyn M., Towards the Targeted Therapy of Melanoma, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706776361402
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706776361402 |
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