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Overcoming mTOR resistance mutations with a new-generation mTOR inhibitor

Authors :
Rodrik-Outmezguine, Vanessa S.
Okaniwa, Masanori
Yao, Zhan
Novotny, Chris J.
McWhirter, Claire
Banaji, Arpitha
Won, Helen
Wong, Wai
Berger, Mike
de Stanchina, Elisa
Barratt, Derek G.
Cosulich, Sabina
Klinowska, Teresa
Rosen, Neal
Shokat, Kevan M.
Source :
Nature; June 2016, Vol. 534 Issue: 7606 p272-276, 5p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Inhibitors of the mTOR kinase are in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer; here, mutations in mTOR that can lead to drug resistance are investigated and the results are used to design a new class of mTOR inhibitors that can overcome this resistance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836 and 14764687
Volume :
534
Issue :
7606
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs39337136
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nature17963