Dual inhibition of PI3K and mTOR in cancer therapy: Mechanisms, clinical potential, and future perspectives.

The PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling system is essential for controlling cell growth, survival, proliferation, and metabolism, rendering it a significant therapeutic target in cancer treatment. Dysregulation of this system is commonly reported in numerous cancers, facilitating tumor development and resistanc...

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Publicado en:Pharmacy Practice (1886-3655) Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 14
Autores principales: Al Anta, Tasneem, Al Shehadat, Ola, Taneera, Jalal, Aleidi, Shereen M., Abuhelwa, Ahmad A., Alzoubi, Karem H., Semreen, Mohammad H., El-Huneidi, Waseem, Abu-Gharbieh, Eman, Bustanji, Yasser
Formato: review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas S.L. Jan-Mar2026
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          Al Anta, Tasneem
          Al Shehadat, Ola
          Taneera, Jalal
          Aleidi, Shereen M.
          Abuhelwa, Ahmad A.
          Alzoubi, Karem H.
          Semreen, Mohammad H.
          El-Huneidi, Waseem
          Abu-Gharbieh, Eman
          Bustanji, Yasser
        affil: Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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          Neoplasms Drug Therapy
          MTOR Inhibitors Metabolism
          Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Metabolism
          Antineoplastic Agents, Combined Pharmacodynamics
          Ovarian Neoplasms
          Pancreatic Neoplasms Drug Therapy
          Colorectal Neoplasms Drug Therapy
          Neoplasm Metastasis Drug Therapy
          Breast Neoplasms
          Prostatic Neoplasms
          Lung Neoplasms
          Chemotherapy, Cancer
          Drug Resistance, Neoplasm
          Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
      ab: The PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling system is essential for controlling cell growth, survival, proliferation, and metabolism, rendering it a significant therapeutic target in cancer treatment. Dysregulation of this system is commonly reported in numerous cancers, facilitating tumor development and resistance to standard therapy. Dual inhibitors that concurrently target both Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K) and Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) provide a more thorough inhibition of this pathway, reducing the deficiencies of single-agent inhibitors and bypassing compensatory mechanisms that frequently result in therapeutic resistance. This review investigates the molecular basis of dual PI3K/mTOR inhibition, emphasizing its potential to improve cancer treatment effects. We provide a concise overview of the preclinical and clinical data that substantiates the efficacy of dual inhibitors in various malignancies, including breast, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers. Significant antitumor activity has been demonstrated by notable dual inhibitors when combined with chemotherapy or targeted agents. However, challenges such as resistance and toxicity persist. Additional research is required to refine dose protocols, optimize patient selection by biomarker identification, and investigate combination drugs to improve efficacy while reducing undesirable effects. The advancement of nanoformulations has demonstrated potential in enhancing medicine delivery and reducing systemic toxicity. Dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitors constitute a promising therapeutic strategy, providing significant enhancements in tailored cancer treatment, particularly for individuals with resistant or aggressive malignancies.
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