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Purpose: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumor characterized by poor prognosis. Its incidence is steadily increasing due to widespread asbestos exposure. There is still no effective therapy for MPM.

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In the original version of this article [1], published on 2 September 2016, the name of author 'Alice Balderacchi' was wrongly displayed. In this Erratum the incorrect name and correct name are shown. The original publication of this article has been corrected.

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Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) identifies a specific lung disorder characterized by chronic, progressive fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown etiology, which lacks effective treatment. According to the current pathogenic perspective, the aberrant proliferative events in IPF resemble those occurring during malignant transformation.

Main Body: Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK) are known to be key players in cancer onset and progression.

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