Targeted therapies in bone sarcomas: current approach and future directions

Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2011 Jul;20(7):973-9. doi: 10.1517/13543784.2011.577064. Epub 2011 Apr 22.

Abstract

Introduction: Bone sarcomas are rare malignancies and once advanced, there is limited response to current chemotherapeutic regimens. Targeted therapies could have substantial impact on these diseases.

Areas covered: Specific molecular targets of bone sarcomas are reviewed along with the various targeted therapies that have potential to change the outcome of these chemotherapy resistant diseases.

Expert opinion: There are promising pathways identified that targeted inhibitors could provide better treatment options for metastatic bone sarcomas. There is a strong need for continued Phase II and III clinical trials investigating these molecularly targeted therapies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / metabolism
  • Bone Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Bone Neoplasms / genetics
  • Bone Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / methods
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / trends
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Osteosarcoma / drug therapy*
  • Osteosarcoma / genetics
  • Osteosarcoma / metabolism

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents