Polo-Like Kinase 1 Pharmacological Inhibition as Monotherapy or in Combination: Comparative Effects of Polo-Like Kinase 1 Inhibition in Medulloblastoma Cells

摘要

Background: Medulloblastoma (MB) is one of most frequent malignant tumors that affect children. Despite the relatively good survival rate, long time sequels still represent a challenge for MB. Therefore, in an attempt to reduce treatment aftereffects, new therapeutic targets are constantly being explored. Polo like kinase 1 (PLK1) is a master cell cycle regulator that is increased in proliferative cells, while its depletion has been repeatedly proposed as an oncological therapeutic strategy.