Abstract
The type I insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF-IR) and its associated signaling system play a significant role in tumorigenesis, tumor survival and progression, and cancer therapeutic resistance, and thus has provoked great interest as a promising target for cancer treatment. In this report we present the role of IGF-IR in gastrointestinal carcinomas whose pathology has been identified as tightly correlated with an abnormal expression and activation of IGF-IR. Reported data from experimental studies suggest the feasibility of targeted IGF-IR therapy in gastrointestinal carcinomas. Many types of inhibitors against IGF-IR have been developed. Inhibitors with anti-IGF-IR monoclonal antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors currently undergoing preclinical and clinical evolution are also reviewed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-201 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Oncology Letters |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- Cancer therapy
- Gastrointestinal carcinoma
- Monoclonal antibody
- Type I insulin-like growth factor receptor
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research