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Other names: EGFR, ERBB, ERBB1, Epidermal growth factor receptor
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BCL-xL as a therapeutic target in cetuximab-refractory colorectal cancer. (PubMed, Cell Death Dis)
Multiplex immunofluorescence staining demonstrated that BCL-xL inhibition effectively triggered apoptosis in heterogeneous PDX tumor slice models, including models harboring oncogenic BRAF mutations. Our findings suggest that cetuximab-resistant CRC retains apoptotic competence, and that BCL-xL inhibition serves as a robust alternative therapeutic strategy that is largely independent of the tumor mutational profile.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • BCL2L1 (BCL2-like 1)
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BRAF mutation • KRAS wild-type • RAS wild-type
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Erbitux (cetuximab)
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Enrollment change
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS)
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Amtagvi (lifileucel) • LN-145
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CURB: Randomized Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) in Patients With Oligoprogressive Metastatic Cancers of the Breast and Lung (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=107, Active, not recruiting, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2027
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS)
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ALK rearrangement • ROS1 rearrangement
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Genomic Characterization of Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers Using Deep Learning. (PubMed, Mod Pathol)
Compared to results from established architectures such as Inception-v3 on the same WSIs, our model demonstrated significantly improved performance for most features. With further optimization, our model could support triaging for molecular testing and inform precision treatment strategies for NS-LUAD patients.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • CDKN2A (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A) • MDM2 (E3 ubiquitin protein ligase) • RBM10 (RNA Binding Motif Protein 10)
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TP53 mutation • KRAS mutation • EGFR mutation • KRAS G12C • EGFR L858R • KRAS G12D • ALK fusion • CDKN2A deletion • KRAS G12
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Rational design of 2-substituted thio-7-chloroquinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives as dual EGFR/VEGFR-2 inhibitors with broad-Spectrum anticancer and apoptotic activities. (PubMed, Bioorg Chem)
Molecular docking and dynamics simulations indicated stable, favorable binding within the ATP-binding sites of both kinases. Collectively, these findings identify compound (11a) as a promising dual-target anticancer lead warranting further preclinical investigation.
Journal • PARP Biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • KDR (Kinase insert domain receptor)
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EGFR mutation
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Computational assessment of clerodane-type furano-diterpenoids from Tinospora crispa: A potential source for anticancer lead compounds. (PubMed, J Mol Graph Model)
A few were predicted to be carcinogenic, immunotoxic, and/or cytotoxic. Overall, the clerodane-type furano-diterpenoids from T. crispa show encouraging results in in-silico studies and may be considered for further modification and lead development.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS) • MAP2K1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1) • STAT3 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 3) • CDK9 (Cyclin Dependent Kinase 9)
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INCIPIENT: CARv3-TEAM-E T Cells in Glioblastoma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=21, Recruiting, Marcela V. Maus, M.D.,Ph.D. | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2026 --> Sep 2026 | Trial completion date: Jun 2027 --> Sep 2027
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • MGMT (6-O-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR amplification
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CARv3-TEAM-E T cells
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Global Trials, Local Relevance: A Scientific and Regulatory Framework for Regional Enrollment in Cancer Drug Development. (PubMed, JCO Glob Oncol)
Regional enrollment should be viewed not as a regulatory formality, but as a scientific and ethical priority. The future of global oncology trials hinges on proactive regional planning, innovative methodology, and cross-sector collaboration. Aligning global efficiency with local relevance can enhance scientific robustness, support regulatory alignment, and expand equitable access to novel cancer therapies worldwide.
Review • Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation
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Bispecific Antibodies in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy: Mechanisms, Advances, and Translational Challenges. (PubMed, Target Oncol)
Major challenges include heterogeneity and temporal variability of TAA expression, cytokine release syndrome (CRS) mitigation strategies, pharmacodynamic optimization, and delivery methods to maximize tumor bioavailability while limiting systemic toxicity. This review details the molecular mechanisms, preclinical evidence, clinical trial outcomes, and translational challenges for BsAbs in breast cancer, highlighting their transformative potential in expanding immunotherapeutic efficacy beyond current limitations.
Review • Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • MUC1 (Mucin 1) • CEACAM5 (CEA Cell Adhesion Molecule 5) • VTCN1 (V-Set Domain Containing T Cell Activation Inhibitor 1)
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The Correlation Among PD-L1 Expression and the Driver Genes Status in Malignant Pleural Effusion of Lung Adenocarcinoma. (PubMed, Cytopathology)
Our findings suggest that PD-L1 immunohistochemistry is effective for evaluating pleural fluid cytological specimens and that PD-L1 expression is significantly higher in lung adenocarcinoma patients with malignant pleural effusions associated with the KRAS, ALK and BRAF mutations.
Journal • Pleural effusion • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • MET (MET proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase) • NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS)
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PD-L1 expression • KRAS mutation • EGFR mutation • BRAF mutation • PIK3CA mutation • ALK mutation • MET mutation
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VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay
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Case Report: The double-edged sword: cytokine release syndrome and rapid tumor response in a patient treated with amivantamab and chemotherapy. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
A 72-year-old man with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma (epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 del) progressing on osimertinib initiated treatment with amivantamab, pemetrexed, and carboplatin. Early recognition, based on clinical suspicion and characteristic cytokine profiles, and differentiation from infection are crucial. The concurrent rapid tumor response indicates that effective immune activation drives both toxicity and efficacy, underscoring the need for optimal management strategies to mitigate CRS without compromising antitumor activity.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL10 (Interleukin 10) • CRP (C-reactive protein)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR exon 19 deletion
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Tagrisso (osimertinib) • carboplatin • pemetrexed • simmitinib (SYHA1817)
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A Highly Uncommon Presentation: A Consecutive Three-Case Series of Malignant Ureteral Obstruction in Long-Term Survivors of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. (PubMed, Cureus)
These cases indicate that prompt recognition of MUO and early ureteral decompression may meaningfully improve symptoms and preserve renal function, thereby contributing to favorable clinical trajectories in selected long-term survivors. As patient survival continues to lengthen with modern systemic therapies, optimizing drainage strategies will become increasingly important.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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EGFR mutation