Leone, Ilaria (2025) Proteomic and miRNA Profiling of Lung Cancer-Derived EVs: Identifying Novel Biomarkers for Drug Resistance to RTK Inhibitors. [Tesi di dottorato]

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Tipologia del documento: Tesi di dottorato
Lingua: English
Titolo: Proteomic and miRNA Profiling of Lung Cancer-Derived EVs: Identifying Novel Biomarkers for Drug Resistance to RTK Inhibitors
Autori:
Autore
Email
Leone, Ilaria
ilarialeone93@gmail.com
Data: 5 Febbraio 2025
Numero di pagine: 82
Istituzione: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Dipartimento: Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche
Dottorato: Medicina molecolare e biotecnologie mediche
Ciclo di dottorato: 37
Coordinatore del Corso di dottorato:
nome
email
Santoro, Massimo
masantor@unina.it
Tutor:
nome
email
Condorelli, Gerolama
[non definito]
Data: 5 Febbraio 2025
Numero di pagine: 82
Parole chiave: Lung Cancer, Extracellular Vesicles, Biomarker, Drug Resistance
Settori scientifico-disciplinari del MIUR: Area 05 - Scienze biologiche > BIO/11 - Biologia molecolare
Depositato il: 26 Nov 2025 10:58
Ultima modifica: 09 Ago 2026 06:03
URI: https://www.fedoa.unina.it/id/eprint/16610

Abstract

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, largely due to late diagnoses and treatment resistance. Targeted therapies like EGFR inhibitors (EGFRi) have improved outcomes, but resistance—such as that seen with Erlotinib—remains a challenge. Identifying biomarkers for early resistance detection could enhance treatment strategies. This study explores extracellular vesicles (EVs) as potential biomarkers of Erlotinib resistance. EVs, released by tumor cells, carry proteins and RNA that reflect cellular states and can be detected non-invasively. EVs from Erlotinib-sensitive (HCC-827) and resistant (HCC-827 ER3) lung cancer cells were analyzed. Proteomic and microRNA profiling identified proteins and miRNAs linked to resistance. These findings suggest EV-associated biomarkers could improve liquid biopsies, aiding personalized therapy and addressing treatment resistance in lung cancer.

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