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2507135

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
20
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-11-15
pubmed:abstractText
Polyamine biosynthesis is important for cell proliferation and growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the biochemical and pharmacological parameters associated with host toxicity from a continuous infusion of alpha-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO). Twenty-five patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum received continuous infusion of DFMO at a median dose of 8 g/m2/day (range, 6-14) for 28 days. DFMO plasma levels, RBC, plasma putrescine, spermidine, and spermine levels, and patient toxicities were evaluated. There was a significant decrease in RBC and plasma levels of putrescine, spermidine, and spermine following DFMO administration compared with the baseline RBC and plasma levels. Pearson correlation coefficient comparing nadir platelet count and steady-state DFMO level was statistically significant (n = 37; P less than 0.01; r = -0.53). Sustained suppression of circulating polyamine levels was also achieved with continuous DFMO infusion. The correlation between steady-state plasma DFMO levels and lowering of platelet count warrants prospective evaluation to determine its clinical usefulness.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0008-5472
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
15
pubmed:volume
49
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
5761-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Alterations in polyamine metabolism during continuous intravenous infusion of alpha-difluoromethylornithine showing correlation of thrombocytopenia with alpha-difluoromethylornithine plasma levels.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Medical Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't