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ReviewSignal transduction and targeted therapy2026

Targeting receptor tyrosine kinases: from molecular mechanisms to clinical therapeutics.

Kai Wu, Jia Ji, Ting Sun, Dan Lv, Jingying Pan, Mudan Wei, Miaojin Zhu, Minghai Wang, Lanjuan Li, Hangping Yao

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Review in Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Kai Wu *State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Jia Ji *State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Ting Sun *State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Dan Lv *Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Jingying Pan *State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Mudan WeiZhejiang Key Laboratory of High-level Biosafety and Biomedical Transformation, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Miaojin ZhuState Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Minghai WangState Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. minghai.wang@ttuhsc.edu.
Lanjuan LiState Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. ljli@zju.edu.cn.
Hangping YaoState Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. yaohangping@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6742-7074

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82473937
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), constituting a major family of cell-surface transmembrane receptors, are essential for intracellular tyrosine phosphorylation and signal transduction. RTK signaling is crucial for cellular fate regulation and tissue homeostasis, and its disruption is linked to numerous diseases. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of signaling pathways involving RTKs, with a focus on their signal transduction mechanisms and key components, along with their interactions with major signaling cascades such as G protein-coupled receptors, Wnt, and transforming growth factor β pathways. We also elucidate the multidimensional roles of RTKs in cancer development and progression, highlighting their key effects on cancer stem cell maintenance, tumor microenvironment modulation, and other factors. Furthermore, we systematically summarize the roles of RTKs in noncancerous diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, and fibrotic disorders. We then examine current RTK-targeted therapeutics, including small-molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies, for the treatment of various cancers. Finally, novel therapeutic strategies, along with the challenges associated with their development and application, are discussed. In summary, this review will enhance the understanding of the mechanistic aspects of RTK signaling in major disease pathways and provide a detailed overview of recent advancements in targeted therapeutic interventions.

Indexed as

Molecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesAnimalsHumansSignal TransductionTumor MicroenvironmentProtein Kinase InhibitorsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases

Identifiers

PMID42860404
PMCPMC13654986

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