Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

Author(s): K. S.M. Smalley and M. Herlyn

DOI: 10.2174/138955706776361402

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Towards the Targeted Therapy of Melanoma

Page: [387 - 393] Pages: 7

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Abstract

Novel anti-cancer treatments use knowledge about the underlying biology of the tumor to find suitable molecular targets. The recent years have seen great advances in understanding the biology of melanoma. In the current review we discuss the most promising molecular targets for melanoma and suggest possible strategies for overcoming resistance.

Keywords: Melanoma, melanocyte, BRAF, PI3K, therapy, cancer, proteasome