Obatoclax
Obatoclax mesylate, also known as GX15-070, is an experimental drug for the treatment of various types of cancer. It was discovered by Gemin X, which was acquired by Cephalon, which has since been acquired by Teva Pharmaceuticals.[1] Several Phase II clinical trials were completed that investigated use of Obatoclax in the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, myelofibrosis, and mastocytosis.[2][3][4]
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
Obatoclax is an inhibitor of the Bcl-2 family of proteins.[5] This inhibition induces apoptosis in cancer cells, preventing tumor growth. Solubility has been an issue in the development of the drug.[6]
Clinical trials[edit | edit source]
Clinical trial results have been published for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia,[7] small cell lung cancer,[8] Hodgkin's lymphoma,[9] myelodysplastic syndromes,[10]
Teva halted a phase III trial in patients with lung cancer before it had begun, citing "business decisions" as the reason.[11]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Cephalon Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Gemin X, March 21, 2011
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- ↑ Gemin X Presents New Data on Obatoclax at the American Society of Hematology Meeting, Dec 9, 2008
- ↑ Obatoclax at ClinicalTrials.gov
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- ↑ Clinical trial number NCT01563601 for "Efficacy and Safety of Obatoclax Mesylate in Combination With Carboplatin and Etoposide Compared With Carboplatin and Etoposide Alone in Chemotherapy-Naive Patients With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer" at ClinicalTrials.gov
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