Janani, Balakarthikeyan and Priya, K (2022) EGFR-Based Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer—Promises and Challenges. Vaccines, 10 (499). pp. 1-15.

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Abstract

t: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the most lethal and common form of cancer in the world. It
was responsible for almost 881,000 cancer deaths in 2018. Approximately 25% of cases are diagnosed
at advanced stages with metastasis—this poses challenges for effective surgical control and future
tumor-related mortality. There are numerous diagnostic methods that can be used to reduce the risk
of colorectal carcinoma. Among these, targeted nanotherapy aims to eliminate the tumor and any
metastasis. Active targeting can increase the effectiveness and quantity of drugs delivered to the target
site. Antibodies that target overexpressed receptors on cell surfaces and indicators are coupled with
drug-loaded carriers. The major target receptors of chemotherapeutic drugs delivery include VEGFR,
EGFR, FGFR, HER2, and TGF. On account of its major and diverse roles in cancer, it is important
to target EGFR in particular for better tumor selection, as EGFR is overexpressed in 25 to 82% of
colorectal carcinoma cases. The EGFR monoclonal immunoglobulins cetuximab/panitumumab
can thus be used to treat colorectal cancer. This review examines carriers that contain cetuximabconjugated therapeutic drugs as well as their efficacy in anticancer activities.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: colorectal cancer; EGFR; nanocarriers; nanomedicine; cetuximab
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 06 Oct 2022 04:34
Last Modified: 06 Oct 2022 04:34
URI: http://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/1564

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