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ReviewOncology research2026

Clinical Applications of CDK4/6 Inhibitors in HR+/HER2, and Personalized Treatment Strategies: A Narrative Review.

Guoliang Zhong, Tianqing Yang, Shuqi Lin, Muyi Zhong

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Guoliang ZhongThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Tianqing YangThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Shuqi LinThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Muyi ZhongThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.

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Abstract

Hormone Receptor-positive/Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer treatment has made a breakthrough due to the introduction of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors. This article mainly reviews the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and current application status of CDK4/6 inhibitors, including Palbociclib, Ribociclib, Abemaciclib, and the emerging Dalpiciclib. The advantages and limitations of different treatment stages are also discussed. CDK4/6 inhibitors have excellent efficacy in prolonging progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), and have become a key option for HR+/HER2- breast cancer first-line and adjuvant treatment. The issues of drug resistance and adverse reactions remain severe. Strategies such as combining phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors, immunotherapy, or new estrogen receptor (ER)-degrading agents are being actively explored for drug-resistant patients. The personalized precision therapy may become the core direction for optimizing the application of CDK4/6 inhibitors in the future, which will improve patients' quality of life.

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Breast NeoplasmsCyclin-Dependent Kinase 4Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 6Erb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesPrecision MedicineProtein Kinase InhibitorsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneAntineoplastic AgentsCDK4 protein, humanCDK6 protein, humanCyclin-Dependent Kinase 4Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 6ERBB2 protein, humanErb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesProtein Kinase InhibitorsReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, Progesteronebreast cancerCyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 inhibitorsendocrine therapypersonalized treatment

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PMCPMC13220099

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