Melanoma in 2011: a new paradigm tumor for drug development

Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2012 Jan 10;9(2):74-6. doi: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2011.201.

Abstract

Melanoma has emerged as the paradigm tumor for drug development through mutation-targeted therapies (inhibitors targeting BRAF, MEK, and c-KIT) and immunotherapy. Exploring the combinations of both approaches is a challenge that will require scientific rationale and the cooperation of the pharmaceutical industry. But, with these challenges comes another opportunity to change the paradigms in drug development.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Drug Design*
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / genetics
  • Melanoma / therapy*
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Mutation / genetics*
  • Neoplasm Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • Neoplasm Proteins