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Targeting fibroblast growth factor pathways in endometrial cancer

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Abstract

Novel treatments that improve outcomes for patients with recurrent or metastatic endometrial cancer (EC) remain an unmet need. Aberrant signaling by fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and FGF receptors (FGFRs) has been implicated in several human cancers. Activating mutations in FGFR2 have been found in up to 16% of ECs, suggesting an opportunity for targeted therapy. This review summarizes the role of the FGF pathway in angiogenesis and EC, and provides an overview of FGFR-targeted therapies under clinical development for the treatment of EC.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37-47
Number of pages11
JournalCurrent Problems in Cancer
Volume41
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Angiogenesis
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Fibroblast growth factor

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