[Novel molecular-targeted agents for GIST(Regorafenib etc.)]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2013 Jan;40(1):15-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GIST)are the most frequent sarcoma arising from gastrointestinal tract. Imatinib and sunitinib are proven to be efficacious against GIST and become standard of care. Moreover several novel molecular-targeted agents are in development. Regorafenib significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with GIST who were treated with imatinib and sunitinib in a randomized phase III trial and is considered a new standard option.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents