Targeting Mechanisms Driving ErbB2 Activation in Subsets of CRPC

Abstract

Our overall hypothesis is that the ErbB2 pathway is driving a subset of advanced PCa, and that these patients would respond to a therapy that effectively suppresses ErbB2 signaling. Our corresponding overall objective is to generate the preclinical data needed to support a biomarker driven clinical trial of an ErbB2 inhibitor in advanced CRPC. To achieve this objective, Aim 1 will first determine whether the d16ErbB2 splice variant activates a distinct downstream pathway. Aim 2 will in parallel identify mechanisms of intrinsic and acquired resistance to ErbB2 inhibitors, and Aim 3 will translate the results into clinical samples to identify biomarkers that may be predictive of responses to ErbB2 targeted therapies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1106346

Entities

People

  • Steven P Balk

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Biological Markers
  • Biological Staining And Labeling
  • Biomedical Research
  • Castration
  • Cell Line
  • Cells
  • Clinical Trials
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electronic Mail
  • Inhibitors
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Prostate
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

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