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The Role Of Hgf/Met Signaling In Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Ryota Tanaka, Mizue Terai, Eric R Londin, Takami Sato
The Role Of Hgf/Met Signaling In Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Ryota Tanaka, Mizue Terai, Eric R Londin, Takami Sato
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET) signaling promotes tumorigenesis and tumor progression in various types of cancer, including uveal melanoma (UM). The roles of HGF/MET signaling have been studied in cell survival, proliferation, cell motility, and migration. Furthermore, HGF/MET signaling has emerged as a critical player not only in the tumor itself but also in the tumor microenvironment. Expression of MET is frequently observed in metastatic uveal melanoma and is associated with poor prognosis. It has been reported that HGF/MET signaling pathway activation is the major mechanism of treatment resistance in metastatic UM (MUM). To achieve maximal therapeutic benefit …