Cetuximab May Inhibit Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis Induced by Ionizing Radiation: A Preclinical Rationale for Maintenance Treatment After Radiotherapy
Pueyo G, Mesia R, Figueras A, Lozano A, Baro M, Vazquez S, Capella G, Balart J. Cetuximab May Inhibit Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis Induced by Ionizing Radiation: A Preclinical Rationale for Maintenance Treatment After Radiotherapy. The Oncologist 2010, 15: 976-986. PMID: 20798193, PMCID: PMC3228040, DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorKi-67 indexMicrovessel densityAggressive phenotypeTumor growthHigh Ki-67 indexCetuximab maintenance therapyMicroscopic residual diseaseBenefits of radiotherapyVascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretionUntreated cellsGrowth factor secretionMechanism of actionCetuximab maintenanceGrowth factor receptorMaintenance therapyAdjuvant therapyPreclinical rationaleMaintenance treatmentResidual diseaseCarcinoma cell linesClinical evaluationExtracellular signal-related kinaseIrradiated cellsCetuximab