Switching off CD73: a way to boost the activity of conventional and targeted antineoplastic therapies.

Switching off CD73: a way to boost the activity of conventional and targeted antineoplastic therapies.
Drug Discov Today. 2017 Jul 01;:
Authors: Antonioli L, Novitskiy SV, Sachsenmeier KF, Fornai M, Blandizzi C, Haskó G
Abstract
Over the past few years, several preclinical studies have highlighted the value of CD73 (ecto-5'-nucleotidase) as a potential therapeutic target for cancer therapy. Indeed, the pharmacological blockade of CD73, via monoclonal antibodies or small molecules, has promise in counteracting cancer development, growth and spread. Synergistic combinations of anti-CD73 drugs with conventional cancer treatments (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy) have increased therapeutic potential. In this review, we discuss the potential synergistic effects of CD73 blockers and conventional antineoplastic therapies in the treatment of cancer.
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Source: Drug Discovery Today - July 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Antonioli L, Novitskiy SV, Sachsenmeier KF, Fornai M, Blandizzi C, Haskó G Tags: Drug Discov Today Source Type: research