Blockade of EGFR Activation Promotes TNF-Induced Lung Epithelial Cell Apoptosis and Pulmonary Injury

Pneumonitis is the leading cause of death associated with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the risk factors and the mechanism underlying this toxicity have not been elucidated. Tumor necrosi...

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Main Authors: Toshimitsu Yamaoka, Satoru Arata, Mayumi Homma, Tetsuya Homma, Sojiro Kusumoto, Koichi Ando, Ryou Manabe, Yasunari Kishino, Motoi Ohba, Junji Tsurutani, Masafumi Takimoto, Tohru Ohmori, Hironori Sagara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
TNF
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/16/4021