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Basal cell carcinoma - molecular biology and potential new therapies.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22293184     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin, the most common malignancy in individuals of mixed European descent, is increasing in incidence due to an aging population and sun exposure habits. The realization that aberrant activation of Hedgehog signaling is a pathognomonic feature of BCC development has opened the way for exciting progress toward understanding BCC biology and translation of this knowledge to the clinic. Genetic mouse models closely mimicking human BCCs have provided answers about the tumor cell of origin, and inhibition of Hedgehog signaling is emerging as a potentially useful targeted therapy for patients with advanced or multiple BCCs that have hitherto lacked effective treatment.
Authors:
Maria Kasper; Viljar Jaks; Daniel Hohl; Rune Toftgård
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2012-02-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of clinical investigation     Volume:  122     ISSN:  1558-8238     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Clin. Invest.     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-01     Completed Date:  2012-04-20     Revised Date:  2013-02-20    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802877     Medline TA:  J Clin Invest     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  455-63     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Karolinska Institutet, Center for Biosciences and Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Novum, Huddinge, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Carcinoma, Basal Cell / etiology,  pathology*,  physiopathology*,  therapy*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Disease Models, Animal
Hedgehog Proteins / genetics,  metabolism*
Humans
Molecular Biology
Signal Transduction / physiology
Skin / pathology,  radiation effects
Skin Neoplasms / etiology,  pathology,  physiopathology*,  therapy*
Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Hedgehog Proteins
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