Molecular methods for increasing the effectiveness of ovarian cancer treatment: a systematic review.
Zuzanna ChilimoniukAgata RockaMartyna StefaniakŻaklina TomczykFaustyna JasielskaDominika MadrasAgata Anna FilipPublished in: Future oncology (London, England) (2022)
Background: The aim of the current study is to analyze and summarize the latest research on improving therapy in ovarian cancer. Materials & methods: Data analysis was based on a review of publications from 2011 to 2021 in the PubMed database with use of the search terms including 'EGFR ovarian cancer', 'folate receptor inhibitors ovarian cancer', 'VEGF ovarian cancer', 'PDGF ovarian cancer' and 'CTLA-4 ovarian cancer'. Results: 6643 articles were found; 238 clinical trials and randomized control trials were analyzed; 122 studies were rejected due to inconsistency with the topic of the work. Conclusion: Extensive research on the treatment of ovarian cancer increases the chance of developing the most effective therapy suited to the individual needs of the patient.