Background: Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibits EGFR mutation. Results: Treatment with isoliquiritigenin (ILQ) inhibited growth and induced apoptosis in tyrosine kinase inhibitor-sensitive and -resistant NSCLC cells. ILQ suppressed wild type and mutant (L858R/T790M) EGFR kinase activity and attenuated H1975 lung cancer cell xenograft tumor growth. Conclusion: ILQ directly targets wild type or mutant EGFR. Significance: ILQ could be a potential therapeutic agent against NSCLC.
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