Molecular targets in breast cancer: current status and future directions

Endocr Relat Cancer. 2002 Dec;9(4):249-66. doi: 10.1677/erc.0.0090249.

Abstract

Our increasing understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of breast carcinogenesis has generated detailed information about the potential roles of specific biomolecular markers in this process. Furthermore, in the last few years the process of targeted drug design has become faster and more sophisticated, providing a variety of agents targeted at these molecules. In this review, we describe the most widely recognized molecular targets in breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Drug Design
  • Female
  • Forecasting
  • Genetic Markers
  • Humans
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Genetic Markers