| Literature DB >> 7044596 |
R Canetta, P Hilgard, S Florentine, P Bedogni, L Lenaz.
Abstract
The unique biological properties and therapeutic efficacy of the podophyllotoxin derivatives, Vumon (VM26, teniposide) and Vepesid (VP16-213, etoposide), are stimulating the interest of both laboratory and clinical researchers. Investigations on new pharmaceutical formulations, pharmacokinetics and metabolism are providing more appropriate information in drug administration; experimental chemotherapy indicates that, among others, cytosine arabinoside and cisplatin are highly synergistic with podophyllotoxins; single agent and combination treatment clinical trials are defining the respective role of Vumon and Vepesid in cancer chemotherapy.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 7044596 DOI: 10.1007/bf00254528
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Chemother Pharmacol ISSN: 0344-5704 Impact factor: 3.333