#$%^&*AU2008249216B220120119.pdf#####P OPER HPM Ma.Planck-Gesclischaf30691605 Div p.c doc-24/11/2008 ABSTRACT 5 The present invention relates to the use of a compound which is capable of inhibiting activation of a growth factor receptor of the EGFR-family for the prevention or treatment of processes associated with increased G-protein mediated signal transduction.