Current Status and Prospects of Targeted Therapy for Osteosarcoma
Zunguo Hu, Shuang Wen, Zijun Huo, Qing Wang, Jiantao Zhao, Zihao Wang, Yanchun Chen, Lingyun Zhang, Fenghua Zhou, Zhangyu Guo, Huancai Liu, Shuanhu Zhou
Abstract
Osteosarcoma (OS) is a highly malignant tumor occurring in bone tissue with a high propensity to metastasize, and its underlying mechanisms remain largely elusive. The OS prognosis is poor, and improving the survival of OS patients remains a challenge. Current treatment methods such as surgical approaches, chemotherapeutic drugs, and immunotherapeutic drugs remain ineffective. As research progresses, targeted therapy is gradually becoming irreplaceable. In this review, several treatment modalities for osteosarcoma, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, are briefly described, followed by a discussion of targeted therapy, the important targets, and new technologies for osteosarcoma treatment.