Antitumor Activity of Irofulven Monotherapy and in Combination with Mitoxantrone or Docetaxel Against Human Prostate Cancer Models

Emily S. Van Laar, Steven Weitman, John R. MacDonald, Stephen J. Waters

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Abstract

BACKGROUND. Irofulven (6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene, HMAF, MGI 114) is a novel antitumor agent currently undergoing clinical trials in hormone-refractory prostate cancer. This report examines the efficacy of irofulven alone or in combination with mitoxantrone or docetaxel against androgen-independent prostate cancer cell lines. METHODS. To elucidate the activity of irofulven monotherapy and in combination, PC-3 and DU-145 cell lines were utilized in cellular viability assessments and tumor growth inhibition studies. RESULTS. Viability assays with irofulven and mitoxantrone show additive to synergistic activity. Furthermore, irofulven and mitoxantrone in combination exhibit enhanced antitumor activity against PC-3 and DU-145 xenografts. Additive combination effects are also observed when irofulven and docetaxel were tested against PC-3 xenografts and curative activity (8/10 CR) is observed in DU-145 xenografts. CONCLUSIONS. These studies demonstrate that irofulven displays strong activity as monotherapy and in combination with mitoxantrone or docetaxel against androgen-independent prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo; thus, supporting the clinical investigation of irofulven against hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)22-32
Number of pages11
JournalProstate
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2004

Keywords

  • DU-145
  • HMAF
  • PC-3
  • Preclinical

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Urology

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