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ReviewCancers2025

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: From Pathophysiology to Innovative Actionable Targets.

Francesco Rocco Bertuccio, Simone Montini, Maria Antonietta Fusco, Antonella Di Gennaro, Gaetano Sciandrone, Francesco Agustoni, Giulia Galli, Chandra Bortolotto, Jessica Saddi, Guido Baietto and 4 more

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Review in Cancers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Francesco Rocco BertuccioDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0009-7699-6610
Simone MontiniDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Maria Antonietta FuscoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Antonella Di GennaroDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Gaetano SciandroneDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Francesco AgustoniDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4334-1230
Giulia GalliDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Chandra BortolottoDiagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9193-9309
Jessica SaddiUnit of Radiation Therapy, Department of Oncology, Clinical-Surgical, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Guido BaiettoUnit of Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Department, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Giulio MelloniUnit of Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Department, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Gioacchino D'AmbrosioPathology Unit, Department of Diagnostical Services and Imaging, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Angelo Guido CorsicoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Giulia Maria StellaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, University of Pavia Medical School, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0929-4394

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare and highly aggressive cancer which arises from mesothelial layer and primarily linked to asbestos exposure, genetic predispositions, and specific mutations. Despite current treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, antiangiogenic therapy and more recently immunotherapy, the prognosis remains dismal, with a median survival time of 6-18 months.

objectivesThe urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies has prompted research into molecular targets and precision medicine approaches. At present, many potential targets for therapeutic strategies have been identified, and emerging clinical trials are demonstrating certain clinical efficacy.

methodsThis review examines advancements in understanding PM's genetic and epigenetic landscape, signaling pathways, and promising therapeutic targets.

resultsWe also discuss the results of recent clinical trials and their potential implications for future treatment paradigms.

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actionable targetsgeneticspersonalized medicinepleural mesothelioma

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PMID40227645
PMCPMC11988075

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