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SUBMITTER: Wang EA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7026407 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wang Elizabeth A EA Chen Wan-Yu WY Wong Chi-Huey CH
Scientific reports 20200217 1
Resistance to cancer therapy is a challenge because of innate tumor heterogeneity and constant tumor evolution. Since the pathway of resistance cannot be predicted, combination therapies may address this progression. We discovered that in addition to IGF1 and IGF2, IGFBP-3 binds bFGF, HGF, neuregulin, and PDGF AB with nanomolar affinity. Because growth factors drive resistance, simultaneous inhibition of multiple growth factor pathways may improve the efficacy of precision therapy. Growth factor ...[more]