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TRIAL OF IRINOTECAN IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT GLIOMA

$0M01FY2000RRNIH

University Of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr San Ant, San Antonio TX

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Abstract

This is a combination Phase I/Phase II trial of CPT-11 in patients with refractory gliomas. The study drug inhibits topoisomerase I, a nuclear enzyme involved in DNA replication. Preclinical studies indicate a sensitivity of glioma cells to CPT-11, therefore, after establishing toxicities and maximum tolerated dosages, the efficacy of the drug will be determined. As an outcome measure, topoisomerase I levels in brain tumor tissue will be correlated with response.

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