Epidermal Growth Factor - EGF Therapy

EGF Therapy

Because of the increased risk of cancer by EGF, epidermal growth factor receptor inhibition decreases cancer risk. Pharmaceutical drugs developed for this purpose include gefitinib and erlotinib for lung cancer, and cetuximab for colon cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are potential substances for this purpose.

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