A Phase II Study of the MEK 1/2 Inhibitor AZD6244 (Selumetinib, ARRY-142866) in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Holkova B, Badros A, Geller R, Voorhees P, Zingone A, Korde N, Lin H, Tombes M, Shrader E, Sankala H, Kmieciak M, Roberts J, Sullivan D, Landgren O, Grant S. A Phase II Study of the MEK 1/2 Inhibitor AZD6244 (Selumetinib, ARRY-142866) in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Blood 2011, 118: 2931. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v118.21.2931.2931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhase II studyAspartate aminotransferaseRefractory MMII studyCommon treatment-related adverse eventsPresent phase II studyTreatment-related adverse eventsTwo-stage Simon designAcute kidney injuryCommon grade 3Objective partial responsePeripheral sensory neuropathyECOG performance scoreRefractory multiple myelomaFavorable clinical profilePre-clinical activityResponse/resistanceEffects of AZD6244Multiple myeloma cellsCompetitive small molecule inhibitorBone marrow microenvironmentPost-treatment expressionOrtho BiotechPrior regimensStable disease