Drug development and evidence for lung cancer targeted therapy in Eastern Asia

  • Si Yang Maggie Liu
  • , Zhen Yi Jin
  • , Jia Yi Deng
  • , Si Min Zhong
  • , Myung Ju Ahn
  • , Hidehito Horinouchi
  • , Yangqiu Li
  • , Yi Long Wu

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Abstract

The development of targeted drugs in the Eastern Asia region is going through a flourishing stage. With the continuous advancement of technology and medical research, biotechnology companies and research institutions in the region have made significant progress in cancer field. The Eastern Asian region not only actively participates in clinical trials, but is also committed to developing personalized medical plans to meet the diverse genotypes and phenotypes of patients. The governments and enterprises are increasingly valuing innovation, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting drug development. This paper summarizes the development of genetic testing technology, targeted drugs approval, ongoing promising clinical trials in the field of lung cancer and the important progress made by governments in the Eastern Asian region, and proposed key factors that will contribute to the promising future prospects in the region. The targeted drug market in the Eastern Asian region is expected to drive the medical field forward.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101090
JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
Volume49
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2024

Keywords

  • Drug development
  • Eastern Asia
  • Lung cancer
  • Precision medicine
  • Targeted therapy

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