Noura J Choudhury,Aditi Kothari,Christine M Bestvina,Natalia Issaeva
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Abstract
Although EGFR is a common target in squamous cancers, anti-EGFR monotherapies have shown modest success due to existing or acquired activation of other oncogenic pathways and tumor heterogeneity. A bifunctional fusion protein ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizumab represents a potential solution to overcome resistance in early phase clinical investigation.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Cancer Research is a journal focusing on groundbreaking research in cancer, specifically in the areas where the laboratory and the clinic intersect. Our primary interest lies in clinical trials that investigate novel treatments, accompanied by research on pharmacology, molecular alterations, and biomarkers that can predict response or resistance to these treatments. Furthermore, we prioritize laboratory and animal studies that explore new drugs and targeted agents with the potential to advance to clinical trials. We also encourage research on targetable mechanisms of cancer development, progression, and metastasis.