Recent advances in CDK inhibitors for cancer therapy.

Future Med Chem

Newcastle Cancer Centre, School of Natural & Environmental Sciences, Bedson Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU, UK.

Published: June 2018

Inhibition of CDKs is an attractive approach to cancer therapy due to their vital role in cell growth and transcription. Pan-CDK inhibitors have shown some clinical benefit, and trials are ongoing. Selective CDK4 and CDK6 inhibitors have been licensed for the treatment of hormone responsive, RB-positive breast cancer in combination with antihormonal agents. Selective inhibitors of CDKs 5, 7, 8, 9 and 12 have been identified across a range of chemotypes.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.4155/fmc-2017-0246DOI Listing

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