Targeting metastatic leiomyosarcoma by rapamycin plus gemcitabine: An intriguing clinical observation
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- Published online on: November 1, 2004 https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.14.5.931
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Abstract
The emerging anti-cancer approach is based on combining a ‘traditional’ cytotoxic drug with a ‘signaling’ blocking agent. Such combination, if designed and applied properly, may increase selectivity towards tumor cells. The use of such combinations requires smart planning and choice of the drugs to be combined, their proper dosing as well as correct sequence and schedule of application. The combination of the anti-metabolite gemcitabine and the mTOR blocker, rapamycin, has achieved an impressive response in a patient with metastatic leiomyosarcoma.
