DNA damage response inhibitors in pancreatic cancer: progress and challenges - Takeaways - MDSpire

DNA damage response inhibitors in pancreatic cancer: progress and challenges

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  • Yeyao Wu

  • Wei Li

  • Mengyun Wu

  • June 15, 2026

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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.

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