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In vivo Evaluation of Ixabepilone (BMS247550), A Novel Epothilone B Derivative, against Pediatric Cancer Models
1 Oct 2005
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PURPOSE: Vinca alkaloids, agents that cause depolymerization of microtubules, are highly active in treatment of many pediatric cancers. In contrast, taxanes, agents that stabilize microtubules, are far less effective against the same cancer types. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the antitumor activity of ixabepilone, an epothilone B derivative representing a new class of microtubule-stabilizing...
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