Phenoxodiol: isoflavone analog with antineoplastic activity.

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Choueiri TK, Wesolowski R, Mekhail TM

Phenoxodiol: isoflavone analog with antineoplastic activity.

Curr Oncol Rep. 2006 Mar;8(2):104-7.

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Abstract

Phenoxodiol, a synthetic analog of the plant isoflavone genistein, represents a new generation of oncology drugs acting as multiple signal transduction regulators. Phenoxodiol exerts its effect mainly by the induction of apoptosis through multiple mechanisms resulting in degradation of antiapoptotic proteins, with increased levels being linked to chemoresistance in tumor cells. Preclinical studies with this agent showed promising anticancer activity leading to a potential role in the treatment of a wide range of solid and hematologic cancers. Early clinical studies, especially in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer, showed minimal toxicity with minor antitumor activity. Hormone-refractory prostate cancer is another promising area in which phenoxodiol is being actively tested. Studies are ongoing to define the optimal use of this novel anticancer agent.

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