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Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Glioblastoma:

Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Glioblastoma: Glioblastoma (GBM) or grade IV glioma is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Standard treatment median overall survival (OS) is only 14–15 months and less than 10% of patients will survive 5 years after diagnosis. There is no standard treatment in recurrent GBM and OS ranges from 3 to 9 months. GBM is 1 of the most vascularized human tumors and GBM cells produce vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Bevacizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against VEGF, has demonstrated activity in vitro and in phase II trials in relapse, as well as in 1 phase III trial as first line therapy. Bevacizumab also improves quality of life for patients suffering GBM. This paper reviews the mechanism of action of bevacizumab, its metabolism and pharmacokinetic profile. It summarizes the clinical studies in recurrent and newly diagnosed GBM, its potential side effects and complications and its place in therapy. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology SAGE

Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Glioblastoma:

Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Glioblastoma:

Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology , Volume 7: 1 – Jun 6, 2013

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) or grade IV glioma is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Standard treatment median overall survival (OS) is only 14–15 months and less than 10% of patients will survive 5 years after diagnosis. There is no standard treatment in recurrent GBM and OS ranges from 3 to 9 months. GBM is 1 of the most vascularized human tumors and GBM cells produce vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Bevacizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against VEGF, has demonstrated activity in vitro and in phase II trials in relapse, as well as in 1 phase III trial as first line therapy. Bevacizumab also improves quality of life for patients suffering GBM. This paper reviews the mechanism of action of bevacizumab, its metabolism and pharmacokinetic profile. It summarizes the clinical studies in recurrent and newly diagnosed GBM, its potential side effects and complications and its place in therapy.

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10.4137/cmo.s8503
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Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) or grade IV glioma is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Standard treatment median overall survival (OS) is only 14–15 months and less than 10% of patients will survive 5 years after diagnosis. There is no standard treatment in recurrent GBM and OS ranges from 3 to 9 months. GBM is 1 of the most vascularized human tumors and GBM cells produce vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Bevacizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against VEGF, has demonstrated activity in vitro and in phase II trials in relapse, as well as in 1 phase III trial as first line therapy. Bevacizumab also improves quality of life for patients suffering GBM. This paper reviews the mechanism of action of bevacizumab, its metabolism and pharmacokinetic profile. It summarizes the clinical studies in recurrent and newly diagnosed GBM, its potential side effects and complications and its place in therapy.

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Clinical Medicine Insights: OncologySAGE

Published: Jun 6, 2013

Keywords: glioblastoma; bevacizumab; VGEF; chemotherapy; antiangiogenesis

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