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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Main Authors: Brunner, T, Geiger, M, Grabenbauer, G, Lang-Welzenbach, M, Mantoni, T, Cavallaro, A, Sauer, R, Hohenberger, W, Mckenna, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008