Journal of International Oncology ›› 2018, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (7): 444-448.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2018.07.013

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Drug resistance mechanism and treatment strategy for targeted therapy of melanoma

Jin Lan, Kang Xiaojing   

  1. Postgraduate School of Xinjiang Medical University; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, People′s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830001, China
  • Online:2018-07-08 Published:2018-07-31
  • Contact: Kang Xiaojing, Email: drkangxj666@163.com E-mail:drkangxj666@163.com
  • Supported by:

    Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China (2016D01C101)

Abstract: Drug resistance of targeted therapy gradually emerges in the treatment of melanoma. Currently known mechanisms of drug resistance include reactivation of mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, activation of MAPK alternative pathway, effects of tumor microenvironment, and abnormal expression of microRNA. Through the combination of targeted drugs, immunological combination therapy and other strategies can delay the occurrence of drug resistance, thereby prolonging the survival of patients.

Key words: Melanoma, Drug resistance, neoplasm, Targeted therapy