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Article Dans Une Revue Radiat Oncol Année : 2006

The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in head and neck cancer: its role and treatment implications.

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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a member of the ErbB family of receptors. Its stimulation by endogenous ligands, EGF or transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-alpha) results in activation of intracellular tyrosine kinase, therefore, cell cycle progression. High levels of EGFR expression are correlated with poor prognosis and resistance to radiation therapy in a variety of cancers, mostly in squamous-cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Blocking the EGFR by a monoclonal antibody results in inhibition of the stimulation of the receptor, therefore, in inhibition of cell proliferation, enhanced apoptosis, and reduced angiogenesis, invasiveness and metastases. The EGFR is a prime target for new anticancer therapy in SCCHN, and other agents in development include small molecular tyrosine kinase inhibitors and antisense therapies.
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inserm-00090010 , version 1 (25-08-2006)

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Michel Zimmermann, Abderrahim Zouhair, David Azria, Mahmut Ozsahin. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in head and neck cancer: its role and treatment implications.. Radiat Oncol, 2006, 1, pp.11. ⟨10.1186/1748-717X-1-11⟩. ⟨inserm-00090010⟩
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