Preclinical and clinical experience with dasatinib in Philadelphia chromosome-negative leukemias and myeloid disorders

Leuk Res. 2009 May;33(5):617-23. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2008.10.001. Epub 2008 Nov 14.

Abstract

Recent advances in the molecular characterization of Philadelphia chromosome-negative (Ph-) leukemias and related myeloid disorders have provided a clear rationale for investigating novel targeted therapies. Dasatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with activity against BCR-ABL, platelet-derived growth factor receptors (PDGFRs), c- KIT, fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs), SRC family kinases (SFKs), and EPHA receptors, all of which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of Ph- leukemias and myeloid disorders. This review presents emerging data on the preclinical and clinical activity of dasatinib in these diseases, which suggest that larger clinical studies are warranted.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dasatinib
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic, Atypical, BCR-ABL Negative / drug therapy*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic, Atypical, BCR-ABL Negative / genetics
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*
  • Thiazoles / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Pyrimidines
  • Thiazoles
  • Dasatinib