Pazopanib: a novel multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Curr Oncol Rep. 2007 Mar;9(2):115-9. doi: 10.1007/s11912-007-0007-2.

Abstract

Pazopanib (GW786034) is a second-generation multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor against vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1, -2, and -3, platelet-derived growth factor receptor-alpha, platelet-derived growth factor receptor-beta, and c-kit. Preclinical evaluation has revealed excellent antiangiogenic and antitumor activity, and synergism was observed in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs. Significant antitumor activity was found in animal models of a variety of tumors, accompanied by desirable pharmacokinetics and oral bioavailability. Phase I clinical trials have revealed manageable toxicities and desirable pharmacokinetics as well as activity in renal cancer and several other tumors. Ongoing trials are further evaluating pazopanib in a variety of malignancies.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Indazoles
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*
  • Sulfonamides / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Indazoles
  • Pyrimidines
  • Sulfonamides
  • pazopanib
  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases