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Review
. 2012 Apr;1823(4):850-60.
doi: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2012.01.004. Epub 2012 Jan 18.

Mechanisms of FGFR-mediated carcinogenesis

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Mechanisms of FGFR-mediated carcinogenesis

Imran Ahmad et al. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2012 Apr.
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Abstract

In this review, the evidence for a role of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) mediated signalling in carcinogenesis are considered and relevant underlying mechanisms highlighted. FGF signalling mediated by FGFR follows a classic receptor tyrosine kinase signalling pathway and its deregulation at various points of its cascade could result in malignancy. Here we review the accumulating reports that revealed the association of FGF/FGFRs to various types of cancer at a genetic level, along with in vitro and in vivo evidences available so far, which indicates the functional involvement of FGF signalling in tumour formation and progression. An increasing number of drugs against the FGF pathways is currently in clinical testing. We will discuss the strategies for future FGF research in cancer and translational approaches.

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