Drug resistance is one of the biggest challenges in treating melanoma, leaving many patients without effective solutions. Researchers at the Danish Cancer Institute are at the forefront of research that has the potential to transform melanoma treatment. A new project will focus on understanding how the activation of the protein FAK1 contributes to drug resistance in melanoma. Team leader of the Melanoma Research Team at the DCI, Daniela De Zio, explains why this research is so critical: "Drug resistance is one of the biggest challenges in treating melanoma, leaving many patients without effective solutions. By understanding the role of FAK1 in resistance, we can tackle a key problem that prevents therapies from working, opening the door to better and longer-lasting treatment strategies." This research, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aims to identify biomarkers that can predict patient responses to FAK1 inhibitors and guide the development of more effective, targeted therapies. "By identifying predictive biomarkers to guide the use of FAK1 inhibitors, we aim to offer a lifeline to patients with resistant tumors. This approach can lead to more personalised, effective therapies, reduce treatment failures, and ultimately improve survival and quality of life for melanoma patients," Daniela de Zio says.
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