Federica Giugliano , Carmine De Angelis , Barbara Pistilli , Giulia Viale , Giampaolo Bianchini , Mario Giuliano , Luca Malorni , Beatrice Taurelli Salimbeni , Angela Esposito , Antonio Giordano , Timothy A. Yap , Giuseppe Curigliano , Carmen Criscitiello
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Abstract
Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) in combination with endocrine therapy (ET) improve outcomes patients affected by metastatic and early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. However, approximately 20% of these tumors exhibit intrinsic resistance to such therapies, and most develop acquired resistance mechanisms that drive progression. Biomarker analyses of biological samples from patients treated with CDK4/6i plus ET have identified potential targets for therapeutic combinations. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of action and resistance to CDK4/6i, providing a comprehensive overview of emerging efficacy and safety data, biomarker-driven strategies, and ongoing clinical trials. Finally, we delineate key research priorities aimed at guiding the development of innovative therapeutic combinations.
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Cancer Treatment Reviews
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International journal focused on developments in cancer treatment research
Publishes state-of-the-art, authoritative reviews to keep clinicians and researchers informed
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Comments on Controversy
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Anti-tumor Treatments
New Drugs
Complications of Treatment
General and Supportive Care
Laboratory/Clinic Interface
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