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Review
. 2009 Jul;9(7):463-75.
doi: 10.1038/nrc2656. Epub 2009 Jun 18.

Novel anticancer targets: revisiting ERBB2 and discovering ERBB3

José Baselga  1 , Sandra M Swain
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Review

Novel anticancer targets: revisiting ERBB2 and discovering ERBB3

José Baselga et al. Nat Rev Cancer. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

Aberrant receptor expression or functioning of the epidermal growth factor receptor (Erbb) family plays a crucial part in the development and evolution of cancer. Inhibiting the signalling activity of individual receptors in this family has advanced the treatment of a range of human cancers. In this Review we re-evaluate the role of two important family members, ERBB2 (also known as HER2) and ERBB3 (also known as HER3), and explore the mechanisms of action and preclinical and clinical data for new therapies that target signalling through these pivotal receptors. These new therapies include tyrosine kinase inhibitors, antibody-chemotherapy conjugates, heat-shock protein inhibitors and antibodies that interfere with the formation of ERBB2-ERBB3 dimers.

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