Gefitinib-induced killing of NSCLC cell lines expressing mutant EGFR requires BIM and can be enhanced by BH3 mimetics.
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) plays a critical role in the control of cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Abnormalities in EGF-EGFR signaling, such as mutations that render the EGFR hyperactive or cause overexpression of the wild-type receptor, have been found in a b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-10-01
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Series: | PLoS Medicine |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2043013?pdf=render |