The three receptor tyrosine kinases c-KIT, VEGFR2 and PDGFRα, closely spaced at 4q12, show increased protein expression in triple-negative breast cancer.

<h4>Background</h4>Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous subgroup of breast cancer with poor prognosis and no targeted therapy available. Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are emerging targets in anticancer therapy and many RTK-inhibiting drugs are currently being develo...

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Main Authors: Sara Jansson, Pär-Ola Bendahl, Dorthe Aamand Grabau, Anna-Karin Falck, Mårten Fernö, Kristina Aaltonen, Lisa Rydén
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/25025175/?tool=EBI