Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of LY309887: a specific inhibitor of purine biosynthesis
Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of LY309887: a specific inhibitor of purine biosynthesis
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DOI:
10.1007/s002800000272
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发表时间:
2001-06-01
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3
通讯作者:
Walling, J
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作者:
Budman, DR;Johnson, R;Walling, J
Purpose: In this phase I trial in humans the safety and pharmacology of LY309887 on a weekly schedule combined with daily oral 5-mg doses of folic acid were evaluated. Background: LY309887 is an inhibitor of folate-dependent enzymes involved in de novo purine biosynthesis and has a broad preclinical antitumor activity. In murine systems, combining this agent with exogenous folic acid results in an enhanced therapeutic index, Methods: This study was a single-institution, open-label, clinical trial of dose escalation with toxicity and pharmacokinetic parameters determined. The dose range studied was 0.5-4 mg/m(2) per week x6 and then a modified schedule weekly x3 every 6 weeks. Results: Dose-limiting toxicities were of delayed onset and associated with hematologic, neurologic, and mucosal effects. Pharmacokinetic parameters revealed dose linearity for AUC and C-max. Low circulating levels of drug persisted for over 200 h. Urinary excretion accounted for approximately 50% of the parent drug but was highly variable. The urinary excretion was near maximal within 24 h of dosing. Conclusions: The modified dosing schedule allowed repetitive dosing in patients. Further evaluation of the 2 mg/m(2) per week x3 every 6 weeks with daily oral folate supplement as a potential phase II dose may be warranted.