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D Bissett1, H L McLeod, B Sheedy
1Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen, UK.
Abstract:
The novel folate analogue AG2034, which was designed as an inhibitor of GARFT (glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase), was evaluated in this phase I study under the auspices of The Cancer Research Campaign, UK. AG2034 blocks de novo purine synthesis through inhibition of GARFT. A total of 28 patients with histologically proven intractable cancers were enrolled. AG2034 was administered as a short intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks. 8 dose levels ranging from 1-11 mg/m(2)were evaluated with patients receiving up to 6 cycles. Dose-limiting toxicities in the form of mucositis, diarrhoea and vomiting were observed at doses of 6 mg/m(2)and above. Significant levels of thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anaemia were also recorded. Other sporadic toxicities included fatigue and myalgia. The MTD with this schedule of AG2034 was 5 mg/m(2). Most side effects occurred more frequently with cumulative dosing. In keeping with this, pharmacokinetic analysis revealed evidence of drug accumulation. The AG2034 AUC(0-24)increased by a median of 184% (range 20-389%) from cycle 1 to 3 in all 10 patients examined. No objective antitumour responses were observed in the study.
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