Tumour-inhibiting platinum complexes--state of the art and future perspectives.

Author(s)
Michael Jakupec, Mathea Sophia Galanski, Bernhard Keppler
Abstract

Thirty years after the onset of the first clinical studies with cisplatin, the development of antineoplastic platinum drugs continues to be a productive field of research. This article reviews the current preclinical and clinical status, including a discussion of the molecular basis for the activity of the parent drug cisplatin and platinum drugs of the second and third generation, in particular their interaction with DNA. Further emphasis is laid on the development of third generation platinum drugs with activity in cisplatin-resistant tumours, particularly on chelates containing 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (DACH) and on the promising and more recently evolving field of non-classic ( trans- and multinuclear) platinum complexes. The development of oral platinum drugs and drug targeting strategies using liposomes, polymers or low-molecular-weight carriers in order to improve the therapeutic index of platinum chemotherapy are also covered.

Organisation(s)
Department of Inorganic Chemistry
Journal
Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology
Volume
146
Pages
1-53
No. of pages
53
ISSN
0303-4240
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10254-002-0001-x
Publication date
2003
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
104003 Inorganic chemistry, 301904 Cancer research
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/08898c37-54cc-497e-a45c-7954ead78d14