| Literature DB >> 25757679 |
Camille C Gunderson1, Kathleen N Moore.
Abstract
Olaparib (Lynparza™; AZD2281) is a potent PARP-1 and PARP-2 inhibitor with biologic activity in ovarian cancer as well as other solid tumors. It has been tested in Phase I and II trials and has single-agent activity in both germline BRCA mutated and sporadic ovarian cancer. Phase III trials assessing the efficacy of olaparib in the maintenance setting following first line and platinum-sensitive recurrence are underway for patients with a germline BRCA mutation, given the inherent molecular compatibility with the drug's mechanism of action.Entities:
Keywords: BRCA mutation; PARP inhibitor; homologous recombination pathway; olaparib; ovarian cancer
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25757679 DOI: 10.2217/fon.14.313
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Future Oncol ISSN: 1479-6694 Impact factor: 3.404