Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) are a highly conserved family of transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases with multiple roles in the regulation of key cellular processes. Specific FGFR mutations have been observed in several types of cancers, including gastric carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. Dose escalation data of 24 Japanese patients with solid tumors treated with Tasurgratinib (previously known as E7090), a potent, selective FGFR1-3 inhibitor, was reported in a phase I, first-in-human, single-center study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe conducted this three-part study in healthy subjects to investigate the pharmacokinetics of tasurgratinib (orally available selective inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1-3) and M2 (its major metabolite) under different conditions. In Part A, subjects received tasurgratinib 35 mg either fed with a high-fat meal or fasted. In Parts B and C, subjects received tasurgratinib 35 mg alone or with either rabeprazole (acid-reducing agent) 20 mg (Part B) or rifampin (strong CYP3A inducer) 600 mg (Part C).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eribulin monotherapy, relative to vinorelbine, in Chinese women with locally recurrent/metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Methods: This phase III open-label, randomised, parallel-group, multicentre clinical trial enrolled patients with locally recurrent or MBC who had had 2-5 prior chemotherapy regimens, including an anthracycline and taxane) from September 26, 2013, to May 19, 2015. Women were randomised 1:1 to receive eribulin (1.
The FGFR signaling pathway has a crucial role in proliferation, survival, and migration of cancer cells, tumor angiogenesis, and drug resistance. FGFR genetic abnormalities, such as gene fusion, mutation, and amplification, have been implicated in several types of cancer. Therefore, FGFRs are considered potential targets for cancer therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) is the chief transcription factor regulating hypoxia-driven gene expression. HIF-1 overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in several cancers and therefore represents an attractive target for novel antitumor agents. We explored small molecule inhibitors of the HIF-1 pathway.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) activates the transcription of genes that play crucial roles in the adaptation of cancer cells to hypoxia. HIF-1α overexpression has been associated with poor prognosis in patients with various types of cancer. Here, we describe ER-400583-00 as a novel HIF-1 inhibitor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFc-Met is the cellular receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and is known to be dysregulated in various types of human cancers. Activation of the HGF/c-Met pathway causes tumor progression, invasion, and metastasis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is also known as a key molecule in tumor progression through the induction of tumor angiogenesis.
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