Drug Repositioning Meets Precision in Glioblastoma

Clin Cancer Res. 2018 Jan 15;24(2):256-258. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-17-2989. Epub 2017 Nov 13.

Abstract

Glioblastoma has a gigantic unmet medical need. Molecular knowledge has evolved substantially, including data on clonal selection with progression. Past trials for all-comers may have produced false negative results. Molecular precision at progression needs workup of new tissue, and revisiting drugs with a focus on brain tumor penetration may yield surprises. Clin Cancer Res; 24(2); 256-8. ©2017 AACRSee related article by Byron et al., p. 295.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms*
  • Drug Repositioning
  • Genomics
  • Glioblastoma*
  • Humans
  • Prospective Studies