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- Title
Ovarian cancer: new developments in clear cell carcinoma and hopes for targeted therapy.
- Authors
Yoriko Yamashita
- Abstract
Until recently, ovarian clear cell carcinoma was recognized by its unique morphology and unfavorable patient outcome primarily due to tumor chemoresistance. Recently, specific molecular characteristics of ovarian clear cell carcinoma, such as PI3CA mutation, ARID1a mutation and MET amplification, have been elucidated. In addition, an association between endometriosis and the tumor has also been a focus of research in recent years. The aim of this review is to discuss the specificity and importance of molecular changes and various intriguing points that are not solved until today. Finally, future aspects, including hopes for the development of novel therapies, are discussed.
- Publication
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2015, Vol 45, Issue 5, p405
- ISSN
0368-2811
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jjco/hyu221