The potential role of mTOR inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer |
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Authors: | Gridelli Cesare Maione Paolo Rossi Antonio |
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Affiliation: | Division of Medical Oncology, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Contrada Amoretta, 83100 Avellino, Italy. cgridelli@libero.it |
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Abstract: | The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a serine/threonine kinase, is a downstream mediator in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway, which plays a critical role in regulating basic cellular functions including cellular growth and proliferation. Currently, the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin and its analogues (CCI-779, RAD001, AP23573), which induce cell-cycle arrest in the G(1) phase, are being evaluated in cancer clinical trials. The mTOR inhibitors appear to be well tolerated, with skin reactions, stomatitis, myelosuppression, and metabolic abnormalities the most common toxicities seen. These adverse events are transient and reversible with interruption of dosing. Several pieces of evidence suggest a certain antitumor activity, including tumor regressions and prolonged stable disease, which has been reported among patients with a variety of malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These promising preliminary clinical data have stimulated further research in this setting. Here, we review the basic structure of the pathway together with current results and future developments of mTOR inhibitors in the treatment of NSCLC patients. |
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Keywords: | Mammalian target of rapamycin Sirolimus Temsirolimus Everolimus AP23573 NSCLC |
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