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Pancreatic cancer has a low 5-year survival rate below 10%, highlighting the urgent need for new treatment strategies.
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DNA damage response (DDR) inhibitors target vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer, particularly in patients with HRR deficiencies.
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Single-agent DDR inhibitors face limitations, including resistance and narrow patient eligibility, necessitating combination strategies.
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Emerging combination approaches aim to extend benefits beyond BRCA-mutant patients and improve the tumor immune microenvironment.
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Challenges in DDR-targeted therapy include accessibility, resistance mechanisms, and toxicities, with future directions focusing on personalized medicine.