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Small molecule immuno-oncology therapeutic agents.

Authors :
Toogood PL
Source :
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters [Bioorg Med Chem Lett] 2018 Feb 01; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 319-329. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 20.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Treatment of cancer by activation of an antitumor immune response is now a widely practiced and well-accepted approach to therapy. However, despite dramatic responses in some patients, the high proportion of unresponsive patients points to a considerable unmet medical need. Although antibody therapies have led the way, small molecule immuno-oncology agents are close behind. This perspective provides an overview of some of the many small molecule approaches being explored. It encompasses small molecule modulators of validated targets such as programed cell death 1 (PD-1) as well as novel approaches still to be proven clinically.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1464-3405
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29326017
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.12.044