Abstract |
PTK787/ ZK 222584 is an inhibitor of the vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF) receptor tyrosine kinases. In this study, the effectiveness of PTK787/ ZK 222584 and radiation on canine oral melanoma xenografts was assessed. Xenografts were treated with radiotherapy (4x6Gy), or with PTK787/ ZK 222584, or with a combination of both. Treatment efficacy was assessed using a tumour growth delay assay, serial power Doppler and pO(2) measurements during and after therapy. There was a significant growth delay for the group treated with radiation alone and for the combined treatment group. However, tumour growth delay was similar in both groups. Tumours were hypoxic before irradiation and no significant re-oxygenation occurred during therapy. In all tumours, vascularity and perfusion were significantly lower at the end of the study but no significant differences in perfusion, vascularity and oxygenation status were observed between and within treatment groups. The combination of PTK787/ ZK 222584 and radiotherapy did not perform better than radiotherapy alone in this model.
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Authors | Natalie Inteeworn, Stefanie Ohlerth, Gisele Höpfl, Franco Guscetti, Carla Rohrer Bley, Melanie C Wergin, Malgorzata Roos, Max Gassmann, Barbara Kaser-Hotz |
Journal | Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
(Vet J)
Vol. 173
Issue 3
Pg. 564-70
(May 2007)
ISSN: 1090-0233 [Print] England |
PMID | 17449301
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors
- Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
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Topics |
- Animals
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Dogs
- Enzyme Inhibitors
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Melanoma
(diagnostic imaging, drug therapy, radiotherapy, veterinary)
- Mice
- Mice, Nude
- Mouth Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, drug therapy, radiotherapy, veterinary)
- Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
- Rats
- Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
(antagonists & inhibitors)
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultrasonography, Doppler
(methods, veterinary)
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors
(metabolism)
- Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
(veterinary)
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