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[Recent progress in molecular targeted therapies for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma].

Authors :
Xie ZH
Li J
Xia Y
Shen F
Source :
Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] [Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi] 2020 Apr 01; Vol. 58 (4), pp. 289-294.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC) is the second most common primary liver cancer. The incidence of ICC has been significantly increased globally in recent years. The concealed onset of ICC usually results in late disease diagnosis. Liver resection is currently the only well-established treatment for ICC that may cure the disease, however, long-term survival rate is still unsatisfied due to the low resection rate and high recurrence rate. Local therapy combined with systemic chemotherapy is the main treatment for advanced or unresectable ICC, but the outcomes are still poor. With the in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanism of ICC and development of next-generation sequencing technology, multiple abnormal signaling pathways (RAS/MAPK, MET, EGFR) and gene mutations (FGFR2, IDH1/2) have been identified as potential therapeutic targets. Although there is still no approved targeted drugs for ICC, more than 100 clinical trials testing targeted therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy are ongoing, among which some have shown promising application prospects. Molecular typing and personalized targeted therapy are important ways to improve the overall outcomes of ICC. This review summarized the recent advances in the targeted therapies for patients with ICC.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
0529-5815
Volume :
58
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32241059
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20200128-00048