| Literature DB >> 2666593 |
C M Carapella1, M G Paggi, F Cattani, G B Ciottoli, A Floridi, B Iandolo, L Raus, A Riccio, A Caputo.
Abstract
Up-to-date unsatisfactory results obtained in multimodality treatments of malignant glioma have prompted the research of new therapeutic modalities with 'unconventional' modes of action. Lonidamine (LND) is a drug which reduces aerobic glycolytic activity in both human and experimental tumors. This effect mainly depends on the inhibition of mitochondrially-bound hexokinase (HK) which is present in large amounts in malignant cells. A Phase II study was conducted on patients with recurrent glioma; 12 patients were admitted to the study. Clinical side effects were moderate, necessitating a reduction of the dosage in only 1 case. The objective results were evaluated according to the indications of Levin. 2 responders and 3 cases of stable disease were observed out of 10 evaluable patients. The potential value of this new drug is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2666593 DOI: 10.1007/bf00149384
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurooncol ISSN: 0167-594X Impact factor: 4.130