Rajibul Islam , Khor Poh Yen , Nur Najihah ’Izzati Mat Rani , Md. Selim Hossain
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Abstract
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) stands out as the most formidable variant of breast cancer, predominantly affecting younger women and characterized by a bleak outlook and a high likelihood of spreading. The absence of safe and effective targeted treatments leaves standard cytotoxic chemotherapy as the primary option. The role of protein kinases, frequently altered in many cancers, is significant in the advancement and drug resistance of TNBC, making them a logical target for creating new, potent therapies against TNBC. Recently, an array of promising small molecules aimed at various kinases have been developed specifically for TNBC, with combination studies showing a synergistic improvement in combatting this condition. This review underscores the effectiveness of small molecule kinase inhibitors in battling the most lethal form of breast cancer and sheds light on prospective pathways for crafting novel treatments.
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Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry provides an international forum for the publication of full original research papers and critical reviews on molecular interactions in key biological targets such as receptors, channels, enzymes, nucleotides, lipids and saccharides.
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