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Published in: Cancer and Metastasis Reviews 1/2021

Open Access 01-03-2021 | Glioblastoma | Non-Thematic Review

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors in head and neck cancer and glioblastoma—backbone or add-on in immune-oncology?

Authors: Christin Riess, Nina Irmscher, Inken Salewski, Daniel Strüder, Carl-Friedrich Classen, Christina Große-Thie, Christian Junghanss, Claudia Maletzki

Published in: Cancer and Metastasis Reviews | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK) control the cell cycle and play a crucial role in oncogenesis. Pharmacologic inhibition of CDK has contributed to the recent clinical approval of dual CDK4/6 inhibitors for the treatment of breast and small cell lung cancer. While the anticancer cell effects of CDK inhibitors are well-established, preclinical and early clinical studies describe additional mechanisms of action such as chemo- and radiosensitization or immune stimulation. The latter offers great potential to incorporate CDK inhibitors in immune-based treatments. However, dosing schedules and accurate timing of each combination partner need to be respected to prevent immune escape and resistance. In this review, we provide a detailed summary of CDK inhibitors in the two solid cancer types head and neck cancer and glioblastoma multiforme; it describes the molecular mechanisms of response vs. resistance and covers strategies to avoid resistance by the combination of immunotherapy or targeted therapy.
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Metadata
Title
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors in head and neck cancer and glioblastoma—backbone or add-on in immune-oncology?
Authors
Christin Riess
Nina Irmscher
Inken Salewski
Daniel Strüder
Carl-Friedrich Classen
Christina Große-Thie
Christian Junghanss
Claudia Maletzki
Publication date
01-03-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Cancer and Metastasis Reviews / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0167-7659
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7233
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10555-020-09940-4

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