Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma
Meningioma (MGM) is the most common type of intracranial tumor in adults. The validation of novel prognostic biomarkers to better inform tumor stratification and clinical prognosis is urgently needed. Many molecular and cellular alterations have been described in MGM tumors over the past few years,...
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oai:doaj.org-article:cf5a5bd28c35447baf38e34d1f7122fc2021-11-11T16:49:44ZReceptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma10.3390/ijms2221113521422-00671661-6596https://doaj.org/article/cf5a5bd28c35447baf38e34d1f7122fc2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/21/11352https://doaj.org/toc/1661-6596https://doaj.org/toc/1422-0067Meningioma (MGM) is the most common type of intracranial tumor in adults. The validation of novel prognostic biomarkers to better inform tumor stratification and clinical prognosis is urgently needed. Many molecular and cellular alterations have been described in MGM tumors over the past few years, providing a rational basis for the identification of biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The role of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) as oncogenes, including those of the ErbB family of receptors, has been well established in several cancer types. Here, we review histological, molecular, and clinical evidence suggesting that RTKs, including the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, ErbB1), as well as other members of the ErbB family, may be useful as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in MGM.Rafael RoeslerBarbara Kunzler SouzaGustavo R. IsolanMDPI AGarticleepidermal growth factor receptorErbBbiomarkermeningiomaintracranial tumorBiology (General)QH301-705.5ChemistryQD1-999ENInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 11352, p 11352 (2021) |
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Meningioma (MGM) is the most common type of intracranial tumor in adults. The validation of novel prognostic biomarkers to better inform tumor stratification and clinical prognosis is urgently needed. Many molecular and cellular alterations have been described in MGM tumors over the past few years, providing a rational basis for the identification of biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The role of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) as oncogenes, including those of the ErbB family of receptors, has been well established in several cancer types. Here, we review histological, molecular, and clinical evidence suggesting that RTKs, including the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, ErbB1), as well as other members of the ErbB family, may be useful as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in MGM. |
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Rafael Roesler Barbara Kunzler Souza Gustavo R. Isolan |
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Rafael Roesler Barbara Kunzler Souza Gustavo R. Isolan |
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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma |
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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma |
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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma |
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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma |
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Receptor Tyrosine Kinases as Candidate Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Meningioma |
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receptor tyrosine kinases as candidate prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in meningioma |
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