Effect of type 1 insulin-like growth factor receptor targeted therapy on chemotherapy in human cancer and the mechanisms involved.
BACKGROUND
Chemotherapy is administered only to patients with advanced cancers, typically to modest avail. Hence, the search for innovative approaches to treat cancer is growing rapidly. One such approach involves targeting molecular pathways identified as encouraging tumor growth and maintenance, particularly the type 1 insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and its receptor (IGF-1R) pathway that is important in conferring chemoresistance.


METHODS
This study focuses on IGF-1R targeted therapy, which will enhance chemotherapy efficacy, through reviewing recent literature from PubMed and Medline databases.


CONCLUSIONS
This review examines data and strategies addressing an approach conquering chemoresistance through the combination of IGF-1R targeted therapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients, as well as the mechanisms by which IGF-1R acts as a target. This will impact on future research on treatment selection, thereby improving patient prognosis.
Hopkins
Alyse
A
Oncology Research Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Sydney, Australia.
Crowe
Philip J
PJ
Yang
Jia-Lin
JL
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D019008:Drug Resistance, Neoplasm; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017526:Receptor, IGF Type 1 / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000187:drug effects; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000187:drug effects
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D017526:Receptor, IGF Type 1