Title |
Profile of abemaciclib and its potential in the treatment of breast cancer
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Published in |
OncoTargets and therapy, August 2018
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DOI | 10.2147/ott.s149245 |
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Authors |
James M Martin, Lori J Goldstein |
Abstract |
Hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer is the most common subtype of breast cancer among patients with both early-stage and metastatic disease. Recent advances in the understanding of its pathophysiology have led to the discovery and utilization of targeted inhibitors to cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6). There are currently three available CDK4/6 inhibitors available for use in USA: palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib. Their oral administration and tolerable toxicities make this class of agents appealing to both patients and health care providers. Abemaciclib, the most recently approved CDK4/6 inhibitor, has unique pharmacologic properties and potential toxicities. This review highlights the current understanding of abemaciclib and discusses its current and future roles in the treatment of breast cancer. |
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United States | 1 | 100% |
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Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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Unknown | 55 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 8 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 13% |
Researcher | 5 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 5 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 7% |
Other | 8 | 15% |
Unknown | 18 | 33% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 9 | 16% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 8 | 15% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 9% |
Chemistry | 3 | 5% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 2 | 4% |
Other | 6 | 11% |
Unknown | 22 | 40% |