Modeling human lung cancer in mice: Similarities and shortcomings

Tuveson, DA; Jacks, T

HERO ID

1597264

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

1999

Language

English

PMID

10498884

HERO ID 1597264
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 1999
Title Modeling human lung cancer in mice: Similarities and shortcomings
Authors Tuveson, DA; Jacks, T
Journal Oncogene
Volume 18
Issue 38
Page Numbers 5318-5324
Abstract Lung cancer kills more Americans yearly than any other neoplastic process. Mortality rates have changed little over the past several decades, despite improvements in surgical techniques, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The identification of mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in human lung tumor specimens, including K-ras, p53, p16INK4a and Rb, offers molecular explanations for tumor development and resistance to therapy. Mouse models of human lung cancer may advance our understanding of this disease. The examination of mice which develop lung cancer either spontaneously or due to carcinogen exposure, and the creation of mouse strains harboring the specific genetic mutations found in human lung cancer are among strategies being pursued.
Doi 10.1038/sj.onc.1203107
Pmid 10498884
Wosid WOS:000082808400010
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