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The Role of Src in Solid Tumors

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Wheeler, Deric L., Iida, Mari, Dunn, Emily F.·2009·The Oncologist

Abstract

The proto-oncogene c-Src (Src) encodes a nonreceptor tyrosine kinase whose expression and activity are correlated with advanced malignancy and poor prognosis in a variety of human cancers. Nine additional enzymes with homology to Src have been identified and collectively are referred to as Src family kinases (SFKs). Together, SFKs represent the largest family of nonreceptor tyrosine kinases and interact directly with receptor tyrosine kinases, G-protein-coupled receptors, steroid receptors, signal transducers and activators of transcription, and molecules involved in cell adhesion and migration. These interactions lead to a diverse array of biological functions including proliferation, cell growth, differentiation, cell shape, motility, migration, angiogenesis, and survival. Studies investigating mutational activation of Src in human cancers suggest that this may be a rare event and that wild-type Src is weakly oncogenic. Thus, the role of Src in the development and progression of human cancer remains unclear. Recently, it was suggested that increased SFK protein levels and, more importantly, SFK tyrosine kinase activity are linked to cancer progression and metastatic disease by facilitating the action of other signaling proteins. This accumulating body of evidence indicates that SFKs may represent a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of solid tumors. This review discusses the role of SFKs in solid tumors and the recent therapeutic advances aimed at targeting this family of tyrosine kinases in cancer.

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  • SRC kinases can directly modulate many downstream targets including c-MYC, related to drug resistance and tumor cell survival.

    “In addition to MAPK, SRC kinases can directly modulate many downstream targets including and c-MYC [19, 21, 22, 44], related to drug resistance and tumor cell survival.”

    From Co-targeting SRC overcomes resistance to BRAF inhibitors in colorectal cancer (2025) · cites this paper as [21]

    The ‘Src Family Kinases Structure and Activation’ section says Src interacts with several signaling proteins and regulates survival. The pancreatic- and colorectal-cancer sections also link Src signaling to drug resistance. But the copy does not identify c-MYC as a Src target or establish that Src directly modulates it. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • SRC kinase has been implicated in the development and progression of cancer.

    “SRC kinase, a cytoplasmic non-receptor tyrosine kinase, has been implicated in the development and progression of cancer [19–22].”
  • c-Src is a 60-kD non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase and a member of the 9-gene Src family kinases.

    “The c-src is a non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase with a 60-kD molecular weight.It is a member of a 9-gene family named the Src family kinases (SFKs)”

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  1. [47]Kopetz S Wu J Davies M Synergistic effects of combination therapy with anti-EGFR and anti-Src therapy in vitro in colon cancer 2007 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Abstract 406

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Authors
Wheeler, D. L., Iida, M., & Dunn, E. F.
Affiliations
University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
Corresponding author
Wheeler, Deric L.
Venue
The Oncologist
Published
2009-07-01
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
667-678
ISSN
  • 1083-7159 (ISSN-L)
  • 1549-490X
OpenAlex
W2132663758
Cited by
346
References
103
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Oncologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
Keywords
Src kinase, Src family kinases, non-receptor tyrosine kinase, solid tumors, tumor progression, metastasis, kinase inhibitors, therapeutic target, oncogenic signaling, cell migration, angiogenesis
MeSH terms
Proto-Oncogene Mas, Animals, Humans, Neoplasms, Drug Delivery Systems, src-Family Kinases, Protein Kinase Inhibitors

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