Therapeutic challenges at the preclinical level for targeted drug development for Opisthorchis viverrini-associated cholangiocarcinoma

INTRODUCTION: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant tumor of bile duct epithelium with the highest incidence found in Thailand. Some patients are considered suitable for adjuvant therapy and surgical resection is currently the curative treatment for CCA patients. Tumor recurrence is still a hurdle after treatment; hence, finding novel therapeutic strategies to combat CCA is necessary for improving outcome for patients.

AREAS COVERED: We discuss targeted therapies and other novel treatment approaches which include protein kinase inhibitors, natural products, amino acid transporter-based inhibitors, immunotherapy, and drug repurposing. We also examine the challenges of tumor heterogeneity, cancer stem cells (CSCs), the tumor microenvironment, exosomes, multiomics studies, and the potential of precision medicine.

EXPERT OPINION: Because CCA is difficult to diagnose at the early stage, the traditional treatment approaches are not effective for many patients and most tumors recur. Consequently, researchers are exploring multi-aspect molecular carcinogenesis to uncover molecular targets for further development of novel targeted drugs.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:30

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on investigational drugs - 30(2021), 9 vom: 20. Sept., Seite 985-1006

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Loilome, Watcharin [VerfasserIn]
Dokduang, Hasaya [VerfasserIn]
Suksawat, Manida [VerfasserIn]
Padthaisong, Sureerat [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Amino acid transporter-based inhibitor
Antineoplastic Agents
Cancer stem cells
Chemotherapy
Cholangiocarcinoma
Drug repurposing
Immunotherapy
Journal Article
Multiomics study
Precision medicine
Review
Tumor heterogeneity
Tumor microenvironment

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 27.09.2021

Date Revised 26.04.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/13543784.2021.1955102

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM328377317