Abstract
Metastatic melanoma is a rapidly progressive, incurable malignancy for which novel therapies are needed. Analysis of the biology of melanoma cells reveals a dependency upon several critical pathways, with matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) essential for tumor spread and dissemination. We describe a growing number of protein therapeutics which target melanoma cells by requiring activation by MMPs. These agents should have distinct side effects and may be useful in combinations with standard-cytotoxic chemotherapy or immunotherapies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 897-904 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Drugs of the Future |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (medical)