Phase I trial of the human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitor nelfinavir and chemoradiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
PURPOSE: Preclinically, HIV protease inhibitors radiosensitize tumors with activated PI3-kinase/Akt pathway. We determined the toxicity of nelfinavir chemoradiotherapy in borderline resectable and unresectable pancreatic cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Oral nelfinavir (2 x 1,250 mg) was started 3 days...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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