Combretastatin A-4 phosphate -: Vascular disrupting agent, oncolytic, treatment of age-related macular degeneration
Combretastatin A-4 phosphate -: Vascular disrupting agent, oncolytic, treatment of age-related macular degeneration
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DOI:
10.1358/dof.2007.032.12.1158960
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发表时间:
2007-12-01
影响因子:
0.2
通讯作者:
Bolos, J.
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作者:
Patterson, Daniel M.;Rustin, Gordon J. S.;Bolos, J.
Combretastatin A-4 phosphate (CA4P, Zybrestat (TM)) is a vascular disrupting agent (VDA) that binds to tubulin and selectively damages established tumor vasculature. Preclinical studies have shown that CA4P causes rapid vascular shutdown, leading to central tumor necrosis, although it leaves a rim of viable cells at the periphery, which requires additional antineoplastic treatment to enhance efficacy. Phase I monotherapy trials have shown the agent to be well tolerated, with tumor pain and mild transient cardiovascular effects being the most common side effects. Clinical trials of various CA4P combinations have been conducted or are ongoing with initially promising results. Preclinical work has shown CA4P to also be effective in disrupting ocular neovascularization, and human proof of concept was established for i.v. drug in patients with myopic macular degeneration; a topical formulation is in development as a potential treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).