ZD1839 (Iressa): for more than just non-small cell lung cancer.
Ranson, Malcolm R
Ranson, Malcolm R
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Abstract
ZD1839 (Iressa) is an orally active, selective epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks signal transduction pathways involved in cell proliferation. Preclinical studies demonstrated that ZD1839 is a promising agent for the treatment of a wide range of tumors and has additive-to-synergistic effects when combined with radiation or chemotherapy in various cell lines and xenografts. Phase I clinical trials have reported that ZD1839 has acceptable tolerability and antitumor activity. In addition to non-small cell lung cancer, phase II/III studies are currently investigating ZD1839 as monotherapy or in combination therapy against prostate, breast, head and neck, gastric, and colorectal tumors.
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2002
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Keywords
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Prostatic Cancer
Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Prostatic Cancer
Cancer
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ZD1839 (Iressa): for more than just non-small cell lung cancer. 2002, 7 Suppl 4:16-24 Oncologist