Potential role of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors in the treatment of mucosal melanoma.

Mucosal melanoma (MM) is a rare and aggressive form of melanoma with a poorer prognosis compared to other subtypes. Recent large-scale next-generation sequencing studies, including our own research, have demonstrated that the molecular characteristics and potential oncogenic drivers of MM differ significantly from those of cutaneous melanoma. The emergence of selective CDK4/6 inhibitors, already approved for use in breast cancer and undergoing phase III clinical trials for other solid tumors, represents a promising development in the treatment of MM. Recent studies have shown that CDK4/6 inhibitors not only induce cell cycle arrest but also play a crucial role in facilitating the interaction between tumor cells and the host immune system. Moreover, our findings indicate that dysregulation of cell cycle progression due to cyclin‐dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) amplification is a significant genetic characteristic in a substantial portion of MM cases. Targeting CDK4 in specific MM patients shows promise for precision cancer therapy, utilizing molecularly characterized MM patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models and clinical trials. This paper provides an overview of existing literature on CDK4/6 dysregulation in MM, as well as preclinical and clinical investigations on CDK4/6 inhibitors and potential combination therapies for MM treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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