AZD6244 (ARRY-142886), a potent inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase 1/2 kinases: mechanism of action in vivo, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship, and potential for combination in preclinical models.

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Published in Mol Cancer Ther on August 01, 2007

Authors

Barry R Davies1, Armelle Logie, Jennifer S McKay, Paul Martin, Samantha Steele, Richard Jenkins, Mark Cockerill, Sue Cartlidge, Paul D Smith

Author Affiliations

1: Cancer and Infection Research Area, AstraZeneca, Mereside, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TG, United Kingdom. Barry.Davies@astrazeneca.com

Associated clinical trials:

AZD6244 With Cetuximab for Solid Tumors and Colorectal Cancer | NCT01287130

A Phase I Study of AZD6244 in Combination With Capecitabine and Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum | NCT01134601

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