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LErafAON

Identification

Generic Name
LErafAON
DrugBank Accession Number
DB04973
Background

NeoPharm is developing liposome-encapsulated, c-Raf antisense oligodeoxynucleotides (LErafAON) for the potential treatment of various solid tumors, including those that have become resistant to radiation or chemotherapy. Phase I/II trials commenced in March 2001 and were ongoing as of June 2003.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Other protein based therapies
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
Not Available
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Pharmacology

Indication

Intended for the treatment of various forms of cancer.

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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action

Raf-1 protein serine threonine kinase plays an important role in cell survival and proliferation. Antisense inhibition of Raf-1 expression by drugs such as LErafAON has been shown to enhance the cytotoxic effects of radiation and anticancer drugs.

TargetActionsOrganism
URAF proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinaseNot AvailableHumans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

In monkeys, the terminal plasma half-life of 30.36 +/- 23.87 hours was observed at an i.v. dose of 6.25 mg/kg.

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Not Available
Food Interactions
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Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Not Available
CAS number
Not Available

References

General References
  1. Pei J, Zhang C, Gokhale PC, Rahman A, Dritschilo A, Ahmad I, Kasid UN: Combination with liposome-entrapped, ends-modified raf antisense oligonucleotide (LErafAON) improves the anti-tumor efficacies of cisplatin, epirubicin, mitoxantrone, docetaxel and gemcitabine. Anticancer Drugs. 2004 Mar;15(3):243-53. [Article]
  2. Moreira JN, Simoes S: Technology evaluation: LErafAON, NeoPharm. Curr Opin Mol Ther. 2003 Oct;5(5):547-52. [Article]
  3. Gokhale PC, Zhang C, Newsome JT, Pei J, Ahmad I, Rahman A, Dritschilo A, Kasid UN: Pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and efficacy of ends-modified raf antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotide encapsulated in a novel cationic liposome. Clin Cancer Res. 2002 Nov;8(11):3611-21. [Article]
PubChem Substance
347909867

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
1CompletedTreatmentNeoplasm3

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
Not Available
Patents
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Properties

State
Liquid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Targets

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Details1. RAF proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinase
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Protein serine/threonine kinase activity
Specific Function
Serine/threonine-protein kinase that acts as a regulatory link between the membrane-associated Ras GTPases and the MAPK/ERK cascade, and this critical regulatory link functions as a switch determin...
Gene Name
RAF1
Uniprot ID
P04049
Uniprot Name
RAF proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinase
Molecular Weight
73051.025 Da
References
  1. Gokhale PC, Zhang C, Newsome JT, Pei J, Ahmad I, Rahman A, Dritschilo A, Kasid UN: Pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and efficacy of ends-modified raf antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotide encapsulated in a novel cationic liposome. Clin Cancer Res. 2002 Nov;8(11):3611-21. [Article]

Drug created at October 21, 2007 22:23 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:52