Mechanisms of Resistance to Trastuzumab and Novel Therapeutic Strategies in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

HER2-positive breast cancers have poorer prognosis and are prime candidates for molecular-targeted therapy because they are driven by the unique mechanism of HER2 oncogene addiction. While anti-HER2 agents such as trastuzumab and lapatinib are integral to the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer...

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Main Authors: Andrea L. A. Wong, Soo-Chin Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Breast Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/415170