| Literature DB >> 18095916 |
Abstract
5,6-Dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) is a vascular disrupting agent that has demonstrated efficacy in combination with taxane-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced cancer. Complementary modes of action, a lack of pharmacokinetic interaction and distinct adverse effect profiles provide a strong rationale for combining these anticancer agents. In a Phase II trial in men with hormone refractory prostate cancer, DMXAA (ASA404) in combination with docetaxel achieved a prostate-specific antigen response in more patients than docetaxel therapy alone, and was generally well tolerated. Further clinical evaluation of this combination in this patient population is warranted.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18095916 DOI: 10.1517/13543784.17.1.23
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Opin Investig Drugs ISSN: 1354-3784 Impact factor: 6.206