Résumé
EGFR is frequently overexpressed and is associated with a poor prognosis in head and neck carcinoma (HNC). Among the biological and cellular effects resulting from EGFR targeting, there are the possibilities to restore apoptotic capacities and to reduce DNA-repair activity, to inhibit angiogenesis and tumor cell migration. This suggests the potential interest of the combination between anti-EGFR drugs and cytotoxic agents, especially ionizing radiation with promising results obtained at the clinical level in locally advanced HNC.
Titre traduit de la contribution | Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF) in head-and-neck cancers |
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langue originale | Français |
Pages (de - à) | F189-F191 |
journal | Bulletin du Cancer |
Volume | 94 |
Numéro de publication | SUPPL. 7 |
Les DOIs | |
état | Publié - 1 sept. 2007 |
mots-clés
- Association with radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- EGFR
- Targeted therapy