Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5525331 Cancer Letters 2017 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

•We summarize the most common mutated genes in melanoma.•The novel regimens in melanoma treatment are listed in the manuscript and the efficacy of each regimen is compared.•Apart from novel regimens, the potential regimens that may benefit melanoma patients are pointed out, such as anti-angiogenesis inhibitors and vaccines.

Melanoma is a malignant tumor with high rate of metastasis and poor prognosis. How melanoma develops and how to treat it will continue to be a hot topic. This review briefly summarizes the mechanism of melanoma development and the latest progress in its treatment.

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