Merck’s ERK inhibitor shows promise in combo against resistant cancers

One-fifth of patients in a phase 1 study responded to an investigational ERK inhibitor from Merck, bolstering hopes that this type of drug could be used effectively in combination with other cancer drugs. ERK is a cell signal that is believed to drive the growth of many cancers.

• Source: fiercebiotech
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• February 23, 2018