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Mechanism of Action. Upregulation of cholesterol is caused by induction of ER stress after EGFR TKI exposure. This is inhibited by ketoconazole not allowing the cell to increase cholesterol levels within the mitochondrial membrane. Without this survival mechanism, EGFR TKI exposure leads to MOMP, release of cytochrome C, and apoptosis
