Targeting the Ron-Dek Signaling Axis in Breast Cancer
Abstract
The Ron receptor tyrosine kinase is over-expressed and over-activated in a cohort of human cancers, with the most compelling data yet found in breast cancer. Specifically, Ron is overexpressed in approximately 50% of human breast cancers, and has been shown to be an independent predictor of both metastases and poor prognosis in women with this disease. While Ron overexpression appears to be an important factor in human breast cancer growth and metastasis, a significant gap exists in our knowledge about the signaling pathways that Ron activates in breast tumors, and about the importance of these pathways with respect to overall tumor growth and metastatic dissemination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA627124
Entities
People
- Susan E. Waltz
- Susanne Wells
Organizations
- University of Cincinnati