EGF/ErbB receptor family in ovarian cancer.

N. J. Maihle, A. T. Baron, B. A. Barrette, C. H. Boardman, T. A. Christensen, E. M. Cora, J. M. Faupel-Badger, T. Greenwood, S. C. Juneja, J. M. Lafky, H. Lee, J. L. Reiter, K. C. Podratz

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

107 Scopus citations

Abstract

In summary, the EGF/ErbB family of receptor tyrosine kinases has been shown to play a key role in normal ovarian follicle development, and cell growth regulation of the ovarian surface epithelium. Disregulation of these normal growth regulatory pathways, including overexpression and/or mutation of EGFR/ErbB receptor family members, as well as elements of their downstream signalling pathways, have been shown to contribute to the etiology and progression of epithelial ovarian cancer. It is, therefore, not surprising that these gene products, and their related soluble receptor isoforms may have clinical utility as tumor and/or serum biomarkers of disease activity. Moreover, since several of these soluble receptor isoforms have potent growth inhibitory activity, and are naturally occurring in the circulation, they are ideal candidates for the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of ovarian cancer patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)247-258
Number of pages12
JournalCancer treatment and research
Volume107
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'EGF/ErbB receptor family in ovarian cancer.'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this