Donate
Home
About the LRG
Patient Support
LRG Research
LRG Library
Medical Professionals
The Life Raft Group - Ensuring that no one has to face GIST alone The Life Raft Group - Ensuring that no one has to face GIST alone
My name is Dan. I love music of all sorts and playing the guitar.
My name is Dan. I love music of all sorts and playing the guitar.
The Life Raft Group - Ensuring that no one has to face GIST alone
About GIST
Frequent Topics
Accessing Treatment
Coping with Cancer

References/Library

Clinical
Clinical Management  I Clinical Trial Results  I Epidemiology I Genotyping  I Imaging I Pathology/Diagnosis  I Prognosis  I Reviews  I Surgery I Neoadjuvant  I Adjuvant

Research
Biology  I Gene Mutations  I GIST Resistance  I GIST Signaling I Immunotherapy  I KIT Inhibitors  I MDR Proteins/Pumps   I Pharmacokinetics I Model Targeted Therapy

Drugs
AMG706  I AMN107  I BAY 43-9006  I BMS-354825 I Genasense  I Gleevec  I IPI-504  I PKC412  I Perifosine  I RAD001  I Sutent 

Clinical

Clinical Management (also see all other "Clinical" sections)
Treatment Guidelines  I Overview/Review I Dose I Managing Progression

Treatment Guidelines

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN),NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology - GIST: NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology v.1.2005, 2-16-0005, Pages: 15-20,
Web Page: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/sarcoma.pdf

BLAY, J. Y., Bonvalot, S. et al, Consensus meeting for the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Report of the GIST Consensus Conference of 20-21 March 2004, under the auspices of ESMO: Ann.Oncol., Vol. 16, Iss. 4, 2005, Pages: 566-578,
Abstract: http://annonc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/16/4/566
PDF: http://www.glivec.at/servlet/image?id=522
PubMed: PM:15781488

REID, R., Warren, B., et al, Guidelines for the management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GISTs)
http://www.augis.org/augis/upload/GIST Mngmnt Gdlns 071205 FINAL.pdf

to top

Overview/Review

Clinical Management of GIST: Understanding the New Paradigms Helsinki & Barcelona 2003: Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS), 2004,
PDF Link: http://www.ctos.org/newsletter/GIST_Newsletter0404.pdf

DEMATTEO, R. P., Heinrich, M. C. et al, Clinical management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: before and after STI-571: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 33, Iss. 5, 2002, Pages: 466-477,
Abstract:
PubMed: PM:12094371

JOENSUU, H., Fletcher, C. et al, Management of malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumours: Lancet Oncol., Vol. 3, Iss. 11, 2002, Pages: 655-664,
Abstract:
PDF: http://km.lsh.is/nam/nlif/gist.pdf
PubMed: PM:12424067

BLACKSTEIN, M. E., Rankin, C. et al, Clinical benefit of Imatinib in patients (pts) with metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) negative for the expression of CD117 in the S0033 trial (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9010): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO Abstract and presentation

VAN OOSTEROM, Allan T.,Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, 6-6-2004,
ASCO 2004 Presentation: http://asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002511-00_18-0026-00_19-0011080,00.asp

to top

Dose (also see Clinical Trial Results, especially phase III results)

VAN OOSTEROM, Allan T.,Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, 6-6-2004,
Presentation: http://asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002511-00_18-0026-00_19-0011080,00.asp

ZALCBERG, J. R., Verweij, J. et al, Outcome of patients with advanced gastro-intestinal stromal tumors (GIST) crossing over to a daily imatinib dose of 800mg (HD) after progression on 400mg (LD) - an international, intergroup study of the EORTC, ISG and AGITG. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9004): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2004, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO abstract and presentation

RANKIN, C., von Mehren, M. et al, Dose effect of imatinib (IM) in patients (pts) with metastatic GIST - Phase III Sarcoma Group Study S0033 (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9005): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 14S (July 15 Supplement), 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO abstract and presentation

SCHERZER, N. J., Barkett, P. et al, Disease Progression in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Receiving Gleevec (imatinib): The Effect of Drug Dosage (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 227): 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/scherzer.ppt

to top

Clinical Trial Results

Initial Therapy (Gleevec)  -

Phase I I Phase II I Phase III

Gleevec-Resistant Therapy  -

Phase I I Phase II I Phase III

Initial Therapy (Gleevec) -Phase I

JOENSUU, H., Roberts, P., et al, Effect of the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor STI571 in a Patient with a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor NEJM,  (This is the report of the first GIST patient to ever take Gleevec).
Full-text (requires registration)

VAN OOSTEROM, A. T., Judson, I. et al, Safety and efficacy of imatinib (STI571) in metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a phase I study: Lancet, Vol. 358, Iss. 9291, 10-27-2001, Pages: 1421-1423,
Abstract:
PubMed: PM:11705489

STI 571, an Active Drug in Metastatic Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST), an EORTC Phase I Study.
Abstract No: 2 2001 ASCO
  
Author(s): Allan T. Van Oosterom, I. Judson, J. Verweij, E. Di Paola, M. van Glabbeke, S. Dimitrijevic, O. Nielsen, UZ Gasthuisberg KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium; EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group, Brussels, Belgium.

Update of the Imatinib (STI571, Glivec) phase I study in gastro intestinal stromal tumours (GISTs).
Abstract No: 327 2002 ASCO

Allan T van Oosterom, Ian Judson, Jaap Verweij, Eugenio Donato di Paola, Sasa Dimitrijevic, Herlinde Dumez, Michelle Scurr, Raf Sciot, Sandra Silberman, Martine Van Glabbeke, Ole S Nielsen, UZ Kuleuven, Leuven, Belgium; Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK; AZ Rotterdam - Daniel Den Hoed Kliniek, Rotterdam, Netherlands; European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Brussels, Belgium; Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland; Novartis Pharmaceuticals, E. Hanover, NJ; Aarhus Kommunehospital, Aarhus, Denmark.

to top

Initial Therapy (Gleevece) -Phase II

Outcome of Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated With Imatinib Mesylate:Four-Year Follow-Up of a Phase II Randomized Trial
Poster PDF 71KB    ASCO 2006  Abstract*   ASCO 2006 Presentation
C. D. Blanke, H. Joensuu, G. D. Demetri, M. C. Heinrich, B. Eisenberg, J. Fletcher, C. L. Corless, E. Wehrle, K. B. Sandau, M. von Mehren
NOTE: *The submitted abstract mistakenly stated that 63% of patients have died of Progressive Disease. The correct value is 40%.

BLANKE, Charles D., von Mehren, Margaret et al, Evaluation Of The Safety And Efficacy Of An Oral Molecularly-targeted Therapy, STI571, In Patients (pts) With Unresectable Or Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors GISTs) Expressing C-kit (cd117) (Abstract #1): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 20, 5-14-2001,
2001 ASCO  Abstract:   Presentation:

DEMETRI, G. D., von, Mehren M. et al, Efficacy and safety of imatinib mesylate in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors: N.Engl.J.Med., Vol. 347, Iss. 7, 8-15-2002, Pages: 472-480,
Abstract: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/347/7/472
PubMed: PM:12181401

BLANKE, Charles., Joensuu, H. et al, Long-term follow up of advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients treated with imatinib mesylate. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 2): 1-22-2004,
2004 ASCO     Abstract:     Presentation:

High incidence of durable responses induced by imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) in patients with unresectable and metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs)
Abstract No: 1608 2002 ASCO

Author(s): Margaret von Mehren, Charles Blanke, Heikki Joensuu, Mike C Heinrich, Peter Roberts, Burton Eisenberg, Sandra Silberman, Sasa Dimitrijevic, Beate Kiese, Jonathan Fletcher, Christopher Fletcher, George D Demetri, Fox Chase Cancer Ctr, Philadelphia, PA; OHSU, Portland, OR; University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Novartis Oncology, E. Hanover, NJ; Novartis Oncology, Basel, Switzerland; Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, Boston, MA.

KIT mutational status predicts clinical response to STI571 in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs)
Abstract No. 6 2002 ASCO
Michael C Heinrich, Christopher L Corless, Charles Blanke, George D Demetri, Heikki Joensuu, Meg von Mehren, Laura S McGreevey, Cecily L Wait, Diana Griffith, C-J Chen, Andrea Haley, Beate Kiese, Brian Druker, Peter Roberts, Burt Eisenberg, Sam Singer, Sandra Silberman, Sasa Dimitrijevic, Christopher D Fletcher, Jonathan A Fletcher, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR; Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, Boston, MA; Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; Novartis Oncology, Basel, Switzerland; University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Novartis Oncology, E. Hanover, NJ

Phase II clinical study of STI571 in Japanese (Jpn) patients (pts) with malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): Results of the B 1201 study.
Abstract No: 4078 2004 ASCO
Citation: Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2004 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition). Vol 22, No 14S (July 15 Supplement), 2004: 4078
Author(s):
T. Doi, T. Nishida, S. Hirota, T. Sugiyama, K. Yamao, M. Koseki, T. Okamura, K. Shirao, A. Ohtsu; National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan; Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan; Hokkaido University Medical Hospital, Sapporo, Japan; Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan; National Kure Medical Center, Kure, Japan; National Kyusyu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan; National Cancer Center Hospotal, Tokyo, Japan

Efficacy of imatinib mesylate in metastatic or unresectable malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Abstract No: 3312

M.-H. Ryu, T.-W. Kim, H.-M. Chang, H. Lee, J.-S. Kim, W.-K. Kim, J.-S. Lee, Y.-K. Kang; Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

A two arm phase 2 study of temozolomide (T) in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and other soft-tissue sarcomas (STS).
2003 ASCO Abstract and presentation  Abstract No. 3298
J. C. Trent, J. Beach, M. A. Burgess, L. L. Chen, R. S. Benjamin, S. R. Patel; MD Anderson Cancer Ctr, Houston, TX

to top

Initial Therapy Phase III

VERWEIJ, J., Casali, P. G. et al, Progression-free survival in gastrointestinal stromal tumours with high-dose imatinib: randomized trial: Lancet, Vol. 364, Iss. 9440, 9-25-2004, Pages: 1127-1134, (Phase III EORTC trial)
Abstract:
PubMed: PM:15451219

VERWEIJ, J., Early efficacy comparison of two doses of imatinib for the treatment of advanced gastro-intestinal stromal tumors (GIST): Interim results of a randomized phase III trial from the EORTC-STBSG, ISG and AGITG (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3272): 6-1-2003,
Abstract and presentation

RANKIN, C., von Mehren, M. et al, Dose effect of imatinib (IM) in patients (pts) with metastatic GIST - Phase III Sarcoma Group Study S0033 (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9005): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 14S (July 15 Supplement), 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO    Abstract:     Presentation:

BLAY, J.-Y., Berthaud, P. et al, Continuous vs intermittent imatinib treatment in advanced GIST after one year: A prospective randomized phase III trial of the French Sarcoma Group. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9006): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2004, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO    Abstract:     Presentation:

Le Cesne, A. Perol, I. et al, Interruption of imatinib (IM) in GIST patients with advanced disease: Updated results of the prospective French Sarcoma Group randomized phase III trial on survival and quality of life.
2005 ASCO   Abstract:

BENJAMIN, R. S., Rankin, C. et al, Phase III dose-randomized study of imatinib mesylate (STI571) for GIST: Intergroup S0033 early results (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3271): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 814,
2003 ASCO    Abstract:      Presentation:

Demetri, G. D., Rankin, C., et at, Phase III dose-randomized study of imatinib mesylate (Gleevec, STI571) for GIST: intergroup S0033 early results
2002 ASCO Abstract 1651

ZALCBERG, J. R., Verweij, J. et al, Outcome of patients with advanced gastro-intestinal stromal tumors (GIST) crossing over to a daily imatinib dose of 800mg (HD) after progression on 400mg (LD) - an international, intergroup study of the EORTC, ISG and AGITG. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9004): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2004, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO  Abstract:   Presentation:
Pubmed:

CASALI, P., Verweij, J., et al Imatinib (Glivec) 400 vs 800 mg daily in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): a randomized phase III trial from the EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group, the Italian Sarcoma Group (ISG), and the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG). A toxicity report.
Abstract No. 1650 2002 ASCO

to top

Gleevec-resistant Therapy Phase I or Phase I/II

Phase I dose-escalation study of the SRC and multi-kinase inhibitor BMS-354825 in patients (pts) with GIST and other solid tumors. ASCO 2005 abstract  ASCO 2005 presentation
Abstract No: 3034
Author(s): T. R. Evans, J. A. Morgan, A. D. van den Abbeele, I. R. McPherson, S. George, D. Crawford, J. M. Mastrullo, S. Cheng, J. A. Fletcher, G. D. Demetri

Safety and pharmacokinetics of AMG 706 in patients with advanced solid tumors
Abstract No: 3013          ASCO 2005 abstract           ASCO 2005 presentation
Author(s): L. Rosen, R. Kurzrock, E. Jackson, L. Wathen, M. Parson, M. Eschenberg, M. Mulay, M. Purdom, L. Yan, R. S. Herbst

A phase I/II trial of the oral mTOR-inhibitor everolimus (RAD001) and imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) in patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) refractory to IM:
ASCO 2004 abstract        ASCO 2004 presentation
ASCO 2005 abstract        ASCO 2005 presentation Study update
Abstract No. 3002
A. T. Van Oosterom, H. Dumez, J. Desai, S. Stroobants, A. D. Van Den Abbeele, P. Clement, N. Shand, J. Kovarik, A. Tsyrlova, G. D. Demetri; UZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Novartis Pharma, Basel, Switzerland

Clinical activity and tolerability of the multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor SU11248 in patients (pts) with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) refractory to imatinib mesylate.
Abstract No: 3273         ASCO 2003 Abstract  ASCO 2005 abstract      ASCO 2005 presentation
Citation: Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol 22: page 814, 2003 (abstr 3273)
Author(s): G. D. Demetri, S. George, M. C. Heinrich, J. A. Fletcher, C. D. M. Fletcher, J. Desai, D. P. Cohen, P. Scigalla, J. M. Cherrington, A. D. Van Den Abbeele, for the GIST SU11248 Study Group; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; OHSU, Portland, OR; Brigham and Women's Hospital and DFCI, Boston, MA; Pharmacia Corp., Peapack, NJ; Sugen Inc., S. San Francisco, CA

A phase I/II trial of the oral PKC-inhibitor PKC412 (PKC) in combination with imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) in patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) refractory to IM.
ASCO 2005 abstract      ASCO 2005 presentation
Abstract No: 3016
Author(s): P. Reichardt, D. Pink, T. Lindner, M. C. Heinrich, P. S. Cohen, Y. Wang, R. Yu, A. Tsyrlova, S. Dimitrijevic, C. Blanke
 

Results with AMN107, a novel kinase inhibitor, in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): Preclinical rationale and early results in a patient (Pt) with imatinib (IM)-resistant GIST
ASCO 2006 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
Abstract No. 53

to top

Gleevec-resistant Therapy Phase II

MAKI, R. G., Fletcher, J. A. et al, Results from a continuation trial of SU11248 in patients (pts) with imatinib (IM)-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9011): 5-14-0005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract:   Presentation:

Gleevec-resistant Therapy Phase III

Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of SU11248 in patients (pts) following failure of imatinib for metastatic GIST
ASCO 2005 abstract  ASCO 2005 presentation
Abstract No: 4000
Author(s): G. D. Demetri, A. T. van Oosterom, M. Blackstein, C. Garrett, M. Shah, M. Heinrich, G. McArthur, I. Judson, C. M. Baum, P. G. Casali

to top

Epidemiology

Genotyping

HEINRICH, M. C., Corless, C. L. et al, PDGFRA and KIT mutations correlate with the clinical responses to imatinib mesylate in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3274): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 815,
Abstract and presentation

HEINRICH, M. C. and Corless, C.,KIT & PDGFRA Gene Mutation Screening For GI Stromal Tumors: Heinrich-Corless Laboratories Website, 12-6-2005,

HEINRICH, M. C., Shomaker, C. L et al, Correlation of target kinase genotype with clinical activity of imatinib mesylate (IM) in patients with metastatic GI stromal tumors (GISTs) expressing KIT (KIT+) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 7): 5-15-2005,
Abstract and presentation

to top

Imaging

LINTON, K. M., Taylor, M. B., and Radford, J. A., Response evaluation in GIST treated with imatinib - misdiagnosis of disease progression on CT due to cystic change in liver metastases (Poster: Abstract # 9047): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-16-2005,
Abstract and presentation

DESAI, Jayesh, Shankar, Sridhar et al, The Nodule Within a Mass": A Unique Pattern of Disease Progression Seen in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Not Predicted for by Standard Tumor Response Criteria: 11-8-2003,
Abstract: http://ctos-abstracts.ctsnet.org/abstractsprogram/ctos/3?view=displayoverview&RequestTimeOut=2000&hidebuttons=yes

to top

Pathology/Diagnosis

Rediscovering GIST: Differential Diagnosis of GIST in the Era of Molecularly Targeted Therapy: Novartis Oncology, 2002,
PDF Link: http://www.glivec.com/pdfs/PathBgdr.pdf

CHECK, W.,GI stromal tumors 'a model for what's coming': CAP Today, 2004,
Web Page: http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/cap_today/cover_stories/0904GIST.html

FLETCHER, C. D., Berman, J. J. et al, Diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A consensus approach: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 33, Iss. 5, 2002, Pages: 459-465,
Abstract:   PubMed: PM:12094370

PAUWELS, P., diec-Rychter, M. et al, Changing phenotype of gastrointestinal stromal tumours under imatinib mesylate treatment: a potential diagnostic pitfall: Histopathology, Vol. 47, Iss. 1, 2005, Pages: 41-47,
Abstract: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2559.2005.02179.x

MIETTINEN, M. and Lasota, J., Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): definition, occurrence, pathology, differential diagnosis and molecular genetics
11: Pol.J Pathol., Vol. 54, Iss. 1, 2003, Pages: 3-24,
Abstract: PM:12817876
PDF: http://www.poljpathol.cm-uj.krakow.pl/03_1/03_1MIE.pdf
PubMed: PM:15982322

WEST, Robert B., Corless, Christopher L. et al, The Novel Marker, DOG1, Is Expressed Ubiquitously in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Irrespective of KIT or PDGFRA Mutation Status
4: American Journal of Pathology, Vol. 165, Iss. 1, 7-1-2004, Pages: 107-113,
Abstract: http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/content/abstract/165/1/107
PDF: http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/reprint/165/1/107
Full Text: http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/content/full/165/1/107
PubMed: PM15215166

to top

Prognosis

BERMAN, J. and O'Leary, T. J., Gastrointestinal stromal tumor workshop: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 32, Iss. 6, 2001, Pages: 578-582,
Abstract:   PubMed: PM:11431711

FLETCHER, C. D., Berman, J. J. et al, Diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A consensus approach: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 33, Iss. 5, 2002, Pages: 459-465,
Abstract: PubMed: PM:12094370

SINGER, S., Rubin, B. P. et al, Prognostic value of KIT mutation type, mitotic activity, and histologic subtype in gastrointestinal stromal tumors: J.Clin.Oncol., Vol. 20, Iss. 18, 9-15-2002, Pages: 3898-3905,
Abstract: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/abstract/20/18/3898
PDF: http://www.jco.org/cgi/reprint/20/18/3898
Full Text: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/20/18/3898
PubMed: PM:12228211

HEINRICH, M. C., Shomaker, C. L et al, Correlation of target kinase genotype with clinical activity of imatinib mesylate (IM) in patients with metastatic GI stromal tumors (GISTs) expressing KIT (KIT+) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 7): 5-15-2005,
Abstract and presentation

to top

Reviews

First Successful Systemic Treatment For GIST (Metastatic and/or Unresectable) Glivec Imatinib: Symposium Highlights, London, U.K. September 18-20, 2002: Novartis Oncology, 2003,
PDF Link: http://www.glivec.com/pdfs/X0061_London.pdf

CASPER, E. S., Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Curr.Treat.Options.Oncol., Vol. 1, Iss. 3, 2000, Pages: 267-273,
Full Text: http://www.treatment-options.com/article.cfm?KeyWords=&PubID=ON01-3-2-04&Type=Article
PubMed: PM:12057170

PIDHORECKY, I., Cheney, R. T. et al, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: current diagnosis, biologic behavior, and management: Ann.Surg.Oncol., Vol. 7, Iss. 9, 2000, Pages: 705-712,
PDF: http://www.annalssurgicaloncology.org/cgi/reprint/7/9/705
PubMed: PM:11034250

MIETTINEN, M. and Lasota, J., Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): definition, occurrence, pathology, differential diagnosis and molecular genetics
11: Pol.J Pathol., Vol. 54, Iss. 1, 2003, Pages: 3-24,
Abstract: PM:12817876
PDF: http://www.poljpathol.cm-uj.krakow.pl/03_1/03_1MIE.pdf

VAN OOSTEROM, Allan T.,Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO   Presentation:

to top

Surgery

KNOOP, M., St, Friedrichs K., and Dierschke, J., Surgical management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach: Langenbecks Arch.Surg., Vol. 385, Iss. 3, 2000, Pages: 194-198,
Abstract:  PubMed: PM:10857490

PIERIE, J. P., Choudry, U. et al, The effect of surgery and grade on outcome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Arch.Surg., Vol. 136, Iss. 4, 2001, Pages: 383-389,
Abstract: http://archsurg.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/4/383
PubMed: PM:11296107

DEMATTEO, R. P., Antonescu, C. R. et al, Adjuvant imatinib mesylate in patients with primary high risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) following complete resection: Safety results from the U.S. Intergroup Phase II trial ACOSOG Z9000 (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9009): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO    Abstract and presentation:

GRONCHI, A., Fiore, M. et al, Surgery of residual disease following Imatinib mesylate in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (Poster Discussion: Abstract # 9038): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-15-2005,
Abstract: http://www.asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002643-00_18-0034-00_19-0033394,00.asp
Presentation: http://www.asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002511-00_18-0034-00_19-004324,00.asp

GRONCHI, Alessandro, Fiore, Marco et al, Advanced Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor: Molecular, Pathological and Clinical Pattern in Post-Imatinib Surgery (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 399): 11-20-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Sunday/am0945_Gronchi399.ppt

RAUT, Chandrajit, Posner, Matthew et al, Surgical Management of Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Following Treatment with KIT-Directed Chemotherapy (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 459): 11-20-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Sunday/am0945_Raut459.ppt

RAUT, C., P., Posner, M., et al Surgical management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) following systemic therapy with kinase-targeted
2006 ASCO GI cancers symposium
Abstract and presentation

RUTKOWSKI, P., Nowecki, Z. et al, Surgical treatment of patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) after imatinib mesylate (IM) therapy (Poster: Abstract # 9037): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
Abstract and presentation

to top

Neoadjuvant

RUTKOWSKI, P., Nowecki, Z. et al, Surgical treatment of patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) after imatinib mesylate (IM) therapy (Poster: Abstract # 9037): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation:

Adjuvant

DEMATTEO, R. P., Antonescu, C. R. et al, Adjuvant imatinib mesylate in patients with primary high risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) following complete resection: Safety results from the U.S. Intergroup Phase II trial ACOSOG Z9000 (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9009): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO Abstract and presentation

to top

Research

Biology

HEINRICH, M. C., Rubin, B. P. et al, Biology and genetic aspects of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: KIT activation and cytogenetic alterations: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 33, Iss. 5, 2002, Pages: 484-495,
Abstract:
PDF: http://heinrich-corless.net/pdfs/humanpath.pdf
PubMed: PM:12094373

HEINRICH, M. C., Corless, C. L. et al, Kinase mutations and imatinib response in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor: J.Clin.Oncol., Vol. 21, Iss. 23, 12-1-2003, Pages: 4342-4349,
PDF: http://heinrich-corless.net/pdfs/jcomutationpaper.pdf
Full Text: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/21/23/4342
PubMed: PM:14645423

HEINRICH, M. C., Corless, C. L. et al, PDGFRA activating mutations in gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Science, Vol. 299, Iss. 5607, 1-31-2003, Pages: 708-710,
PDF: http://heinrich-corless.net/pdfs/science.pdf
Full Text: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/299/5607/708
PubMed: PM:12522257

HIROTA, S., Isozaki, K. et al, Gain-of-function mutations of c-kit in human gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Science, Vol. 279, Iss. 5350, 1-23-1998, Pages: 577-580,
Full Text: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/279/5350/577
PubMed: PM:9438854

MIETTINEN, M., Sarlomo-Rikala, M., and Lasota, J., Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: recent advances in understanding of their biology: Hum.Pathol., Vol. 30, Iss. 10, 1999, Pages: 1213-1220,
Abstract:   
PubMed: PM:10534170

RUBIN, B. P., Singer, S. et al, KIT activation is a ubiquitous feature of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Cancer Res., Vol. 61, Iss. 22, 11-15-2001, Pages: 8118-8121,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/61/22/8118
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/61/22/8118
PubMed: PM:11719439

PLAAT, B. E., Hollema, H. et al, Soft tissue leiomyosarcomas and malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors: differences in clinical outcome and expression of multidrug resistance proteins: J.Clin.Oncol., Vol. 18, Iss. 18, 9-15-2000, Pages: 3211-3220,
Abstract: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/18/3211
Full Text: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/18/18/3211
PubMed: PM:10986053

WU, Kai, Xing, Leon et al, Detecting copy number aberrations in DNA from gastrointestinal stromal tumors with Affymetrix gene expression microarrays (Abstract # LB-47): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-16-2005,
Abstract:

BRUCE ALBERTS, Alexander Johnson Julian Lewis Martin Raff Keith Roberts Peter Walter,Molecular Biology of the Cell, 4th Edition: Vol. Fourth, 2002, Pages: 1-1616,
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0815332181/qid=1134091535/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/104-4860748-6394304?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

GSCHWIND, A., Fischer, O. M., and Ullrich, A., The discovery of receptor tyrosine kinases: targets for cancer therapy: Nat.Rev.Cancer, Vol. 4, Iss. 5, 2004, Pages: 361-370,
Abstract:
PubMed: PM:15122207

to top

Gene Mutations

HEINRICH, M. C., Corless, C. L. et al, Kinase mutations and imatinib response in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor: J.Clin.Oncol., Vol. 21, Iss. 23, 12-1-2003, Pages: 4342-4349,
PDF: http://heinrich-corless.net/pdfs/jcomutationpaper.pdf
Full Text: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/21/23/4342
PubMed: PM:14645423

HEINRICH, M. C. and Corless, C.,KIT & PDGFRA Gene Mutation Screening For GI Stromal Tumors: Heinrich-Corless Laboratories Website, 12-6-2005,

RUBIN, Brian P., Antonescu, Cristina R. et al, A Knock-In Mouse Model of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Harboring Kit K641E: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 15, 8-1-2005, Pages: 6631-6639,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/15/6631
PubMed: PM:16061643

WU, Kai, Xing, Leon et al, Detecting copy number aberrations in DNA from gastrointestinal stromal tumors with Affymetrix gene expression microarrays (Abstract # LB-47): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-16-2005,
Abstract:  

to top

GIST Resistance

Primary Resistance I Secondary Resistance I Residual Disease (Stable lesions) I CML Resistance/General Imatinib Resistance

Primary Resistance

DEBIEC-RYCHTER, Maria, Cools, Jan et al, Mechanisms of resistance to imatinib mesylate in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and activity of the PKC412 inhibitor against imatinib-resistant mutants: Gastroenterology, Vol. 128, Iss. 2, 2005, Pages: 270-279,
Abstract: http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/s0016508504020311
PubMed: PM:15685537

FLETCHER, J. A., Corless, C. L. et al, Mechanisms of resistance to imatinib mesylate (IM) in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3275): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 815,
2003 ASCO abstract and presentation

VAN GLABBEKE, M., Verweij, J. et al, Early and Late Resistance to Imatinib (IM) in Advanced Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Are Predicted By Different Prognostic Factors: an Analysis of the EORTC-ISG-AGITG Randomized Trial: 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/vanGlabbeke.ppt

to top

Secondary Resistance

FLETCHER, J. A., Corless, C. L. et al, Mechanisms of resistance to imatinib mesylate (IM) in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3275): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 815,
2003 ASCO abstract and presentation

VAN GLABBEKE, M., Verweij, J. et al, Early and Late Resistance to Imatinib (IM) in Advanced Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Are Predicted By Different Prognostic Factors: an Analysis of the EORTC-ISG-AGITG Randomized Trial: 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/vanGlabbeke.ppt

VAN GLABBEKE, Martine, Verweij, Jaap et al, Initial and Late Resistance to Imatinib in Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Are Predicted by Different Prognostic Factors: A European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Italian Sarcoma Group-Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group Study: Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 23, Iss. 24, 8-20-2005, Pages: 5795-5804,
Abstract: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/24/5795
PubMed: PM:16110036

WAKAI, T, Kanda, T. et al, Late resistance to imatinib therapy in a metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour is associated with a second KIT mutation.: British Journal of Cancer, Vol. 90, Iss. 11, 6-1-2004, Pages: 2059-2061,
Abstract: http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v90/n11/abs/6601819a.html
PubMed: PM:15150562

DESAI, Jayesh, Shankar, Sridhar et al, The Nodule Within a Mass": A Unique Pattern of Disease Progression Seen in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Not Predicted for by Standard Tumor Response Criteria: 11-8-2003,
Abstract: http://ctos-abstracts.ctsnet.org/abstractsprogram/ctos/3?view=displayoverview&RequestTimeOut=2000&hidebuttons=yes

DEMETRI, G. D., Desai, J. et al, SU11248, a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor, can overcome imatinib (IM) resistance caused by diverse genomic mechanisms in patients (pts) with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3001): 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO abstract and presentation

DEMETRI, G. D., van Oosterom, A. T. et al, Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of SU11248 in patients (pts) following failure of imatinib for metastatic GIST (Oral Presentation; Abstract # 4000): 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO abstract and presentation

BAUER, Sebastian and Yu, Lynn,Targeting HSP90 In IM-Resistant GIST: KIT Degradation As A Broadly Relevant Salvage Strategy.(Oral Presentation: Abstract # 457): 11-21-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Monday/am0800_Bauer457.ppt

DEBIEC-RYCHTER, Maria, Cools, Jan et al, Mechanisms of resistance to imatinib mesylate in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and activity of the PKC412 inhibitor against imatinib-resistant mutants: Gastroenterology, Vol. 128, Iss. 2, 2005, Pages: 270-279,
Abstract: http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/s0016508504020311
PubMed: PM:15685537

GROWNEY, Joseph D., Clark, Jennifer J. et al, Activation mutations of human c-KIT resistant to imatinib mesylate are sensitive to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor PKC412: Blood, Vol. 106, Iss. 2, 7-15-2005, Pages: 721-724,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/106/2/721
PubMed: PM:15790786

CHEN, Lei L., Trent, Jonathan C. et al, A Missense Mutation in KIT Kinase Domain 1 Correlates with Imatinib Resistance in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
1: Cancer Research, Vol. 64, Iss. 17, 9-1-2004, Pages: 5913-5919,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/64/17/5913
PDF: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/reprint/64/17/5913
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/64/17/5913

BURGER, H., vanTol, H. et al, Chronic Imatinib Mesylate Exposure Leads to Reduced Intracellular Drug
Accumulation by Induction of the ABCG2 (BCRP) and ABCB1 (MDR1) Drug Transport
Pumps.: Cancer Biol & Therapy, Vol. 4, Iss. 7, 2005, Pages: 747-752,
Abstract: http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/cbt/abstract.php?id=1826
PubMed: PM:15970668

HOHENBERGER, P., Wardelman, E. et al, Acquired Resistance to Imatinib in Progressive Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Due to Multiple Synchronous Kinase Mutations in Different Exons of KIT (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 347): 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/hohenberger.ppt

SCHERZER, N. J., Barkett, P. et al, Disease Progression in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Receiving Gleevec (imatinib): The Effect of Drug Dosage (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 227): 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/scherzer.ppt

SCHITTENHELM, Marcus M., Shiraga, Sharon et al, Dasatinib (BMS-354825), a Dual SRC/ABL Kinase Inhibitor, Inhibits the Kinase Activity of Wild-Type, Juxtamembrane, and Activation Loop Mutant KIT Isoforms Associated with Human Malignancies
2: Cancer Research, Vol. 66, Iss. 1, 1-1-2006, Pages: 473-481,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/66/1/473
PubMed: PM:16397263

to top

Residual Disease (Stable lesions)

ELRICK, Lucy J., Jorgensen, Heather G. et al, Punish the parent not the progeny: Blood, Vol. 105, Iss. 5, 3-1-2005, Pages: 1862-1866,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/105/5/1862
PubMed: PM:15528314

CHURCH, Sally, Imatinib and Beyond -- New Developments in the Treatment of CML: An Interview With Brian Druker, MD: Medscape Today, 2004,
Web Page: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/496015?src=search

COGHLAN, Andy, New tests identify cancer "ringleaders": NewScientist.com, 1-20-2005,
Web Page: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/dn6904

TRAVIS, John, The Bad Seed: Rare stem cells appear to drive cancers: Science News, Vol. 165, Iss. 12, 3-20-2004, Pages: 184,
Web Page: http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040320/bob8.asp

GRONCHI, A., Fiore, M. et al, Surgery of residual disease following Imatinib mesylate in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (Poster Discussion: Abstract # 9038): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-15-2005,
2005 ASCO abstract and presentation

21. GUZMAN, M. L. and Jordan, C. T., Considerations for targeting malignant stem cells in leukemia.: Cancer Control, Vol. 11, Iss. (2) Mar-Apr, 2004, Pages: 97-104,
Web Page: http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/pubs/ccj/v11n2/pdf/97.pdf

to top

CML Resistance/General Imatinib Resistance

NIMMANAPALLI, Ramadevi, Fuino, Lianne et al, Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor LAQ824 Both Lowers Expression and Promotes Proteasomal Degradation of Bcr-Abl and Induces Apoptosis of Imatinib Mesylate-sensitive or -refractory Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia-Blast Crisis Cells
12: Cancer Research, Vol. 63, Iss. 16, 8-15-2003, Pages: 5126-5135,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed:

GOLEMOVIC, Mirna, Verstovsek, Srdan et al, AMN107, a Novel Aminopyrimidine Inhibitor of Bcr-Abl, Has In vitro Activity against Imatinib-Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 11, Iss. 13, 7-1-2005, Pages: 4941-4947,
Abstract: http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/11/13/4941
PubMed: PM:16000593

O'HARE, Thomas, Walters, Denise K. et al, In vitro Activity of Bcr-Abl Inhibitors AMN107 and BMS-354825 against Clinically Relevant Imatinib-Resistant Abl Kinase Domain Mutants: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 11, 6-1-2005, Pages: 4500-4505,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/11/4500
PubMed: PM:15930265

SHAH, Neil P., Tran, Chris et al, Overriding Imatinib Resistance with a Novel ABL Kinase Inhibitor
1: Science, Vol. 305, Iss. 5682, 7-16-2004, Pages: 399-401,
Abstract: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/305/5682/399

to top

GIST Signaling

RUBIN, B. P., Singer, S. et al, KIT activation is a ubiquitous feature of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Cancer Res., Vol. 61, Iss. 22, 11-15-2001, Pages: 8118-8121,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/61/22/8118
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/61/22/8118
PubMed: PM:11719439

BLASKOVICH, M. A., Sun, J. et al, Discovery of JSI-124 (cucurbitacin I), a selective Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway inhibitor with potent antitumor activity against human and murine cancer cells in mice: Cancer Research, Vol. 63, Iss. 6, 3-15-2003, Pages: 1270-1279,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/63/6/1270
PDF: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/reprint/63/6/1270
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/63/6/1270
PubMed: PM:12649187

DUENSING, Anette, Joseph, Nora E. et al, Protein Kinase C {theta} (PKC{theta}) Expression and Constitutive Activation in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
1: Cancer Research, Vol. 64, Iss. 15, 8-1-2004, Pages: 5127-5131,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/64/15/5127
PDF: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/64/15/5127
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/64/15/5127
PubMed: PM:15289315

TARN, Chi and Godwin, Andrew K., Glucose uptake is altered in gastrointestinal stromal tumors in Response to imatinib mesylate therapy via phospho-inositol-3 kinase (Board #1): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-19-2005,
Abstract:

to top

Immunotherapy

BORG, C., TERME, M., Novel mode of action of c-kit tyrosine kinase inhibitors leading to NK cell–dependent antitumor effects J. Clin. Invest. 114:379-388 (2004)
doi:10.1172/JCI200421102
Full text: http://www.jci.org/cgi/content/full/114/3/379

ZITVOGEL, L., Ghiringhelli, M., A Novel Mode of Antitumor Activity For Imatinib Mesylate: Consequences for the design of surrogate markers of efficacy and combination therapies.
2005 ASCO abstract

to top

KIT Inhibitors

DEMETRI, G. D., Targeting c-kit mutations in solid tumors: scientific rationale and novel therapeutic options: Semin.Oncol., Vol. 28, Iss. 5 Suppl 17, 2001, Pages: 19-26,
Abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11740803&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
PubMed: PM:11740803

BAUER, S., Hubert, C. et al, KIT hyperactivation in imatinib-resistant GIST: Implications for salvage therapies (Poster Discussion: Abstract No: 9034): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-15-0005,
2005 ASCO   abstract and presentation

BAUER, Sebastian and Yu, Lynn, Targeting HSP90 In IM-Resistant GIST: KIT Degradation As A Broadly Relevant Salvage Strategy. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 457): 11-21-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Monday/am0800_Bauer457.ppt

SUN, L., Liang, C. et al, Discovery of 5-[5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2- dihydroindol-(3Z)-ylidenemethyl]-2,4- dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid (2-diethylaminoethyl)amide, a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting vascular endothelial and platelet-derived growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase: J.Med.Chem., Vol. 46, Iss. 7, 3-27-2003, Pages: 1116-1119,
Abstract: http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/jmcmar/2003/46/i07/abs/jm0204183.html
PDF: http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/jmcmar/suppinfo/jm0204183/jm0204183_s.pdf
PubMed: PM:12646019

O'HARE, Thomas, Walters, Denise K. et al, In vitro Activity of Bcr-Abl Inhibitors AMN107 and BMS-354825 against Clinically Relevant Imatinib-Resistant Abl Kinase Domain Mutants: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 11, 6-1-2005, Pages: 4500-4505,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/11/4500
PubMed: PM:15930265

SAMBOL, Elliot B., Motwani, Monica et al, Flavopiridol is an active agent in the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) cells with relative resistance to imatinib mesylate via both transcriptional suppression and inhibition of autophosphorylation of KIT (Abstract # 1710): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-17-2005,
Abstract:

BORDEN, E., Jacobs, B. et al, Induction of TRAIL and XAF-1 and inhibition of p-Akt and c-Kit expression by interferons (IFNs) is associated with apoptosis in GIST cells. (Poster: Abstract # 9027): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2004, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO    abstract and presentation

to top

MDR Proteins/Pumps

PLAAT, B. E., Hollema, H. et al, Soft tissue leiomyosarcomas and malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors: differences in clinical outcome and expression of multidrug resistance proteins: J.Clin.Oncol., Vol. 18, Iss. 18, 9-15-2000, Pages: 3211-3220,
Abstract: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/18/3211
Full Text: http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/18/18/3211
PubMed: PM:10986053

BURGER, H., vanTol, H. et al, Chronic Imatinib Mesylate Exposure Leads to Reduced Intracellular Drug Accumulation by Induction of the ABCG2 (BCRP) and ABCB1 (MDR1) Drug Transport Pumps.: Cancer Biol & Therapy, Vol. 4, Iss. 7, 2005, Pages: 747-752,
Abstract: http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/cbt/abstract.php?id=1826
PubMed: PM:15970668

CROSSMAN, Lucy C., Druker, Brian J. et al, hOCT 1 and resistance to imatinib: Blood, Vol. 106, Iss. 3, 8-1-2005, Pages: 1133-1134,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/
PubMed: PM:16033955

DAI, HaiQing, Marbach, Peter et al, Distribution of STI-571 to the Brain Is Limited by P-Glycoprotein-Mediated Efflux: Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 304, Iss. 3, 3-1-2003, Pages: 1085-1092,
Abstract: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/304/3/1085
PDF: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/reprint/304/3/1085
Full Text: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/content/full/304/3/1085
PubMed: PM:12604685

FERRAO, Petranel T., Frost, Michelle J. et al, Overexpression of P-glycoprotein in K562 cells does not confer resistance to the growth inhibitory effects of imatinib (STI571) in vitro: Blood, Vol. 102, Iss. 13, 12-15-2003, Pages: 4499-4503,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/102/13/4499
PDF: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/reprint/102/13/4499
Full Text: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/full/102/13/4499
PubMed: PM:12881321

MAHON, Francois Xavier, Belloc, Francis et al, MDR1 gene overexpression confers resistance to imatinib mesylate in leukemia cell line models: Blood, Vol. 101, Iss. 6, 3-15-2003, Pages: 2368-2373,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/101/6/2368
PDF: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/full/101/6/2368
Full Text: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/full/101/6/2368
PubMed: PM:12609962

THOMAS, J., Wang, L. et al, Active transport of imatinib into and out of cells: implications for drug resistance: Blood, Vol. 104, Iss. 12, 12-12-0005, Pages: 3739-3745,
PDF: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/reprint/104/12/3739
PubMed: PM:15315971

BURGER, H., vanTol, H. et al, Chronic Imatinib Mesylate Exposure Leads to Reduced Intracellular Drug
Accumulation by Induction of the ABCG2 (BCRP) and ABCB1 (MDR1) Drug Transport
Pumps.: Cancer Biol & Therapy, Vol. 4, Iss. 7, 2005, Pages: 747-752,
Abstract: http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/cbt/abstract.php?id=1826
PubMed: PM:15970668

PRENEN, H, de Bruijn E. et al, Cellular Uptake of the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Imatinib and AMN107 in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Cell Lines.
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowAbstract&ArtikelNr=91943&ProduktNr=224274&Ausgabe=231729

to top

Pharmacokinetics

DAI, HaiQing, Marbach, Peter et al, Distribution of STI-571 to the Brain Is Limited by P-Glycoprotein-Mediated Efflux: Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 304, Iss. 3, 3-1-2003, Pages: 1085-1092,
Abstract: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/304/3/1085
PDF: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/reprint/304/3/1085
Full Text: http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/content/full/304/3/1085
PubMed: PM:12604685

JUDSON, Ian, Ma, Peiming et al, Imatinib pharmacokinetics in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumour: a retrospective population pharmacokinetic study over time. EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, Vol. 55, Iss. 4, 2005, Pages: 379-386,
Abstract: http://springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&id=doi:10.1007/s00280-004-0876-0
PubMed: PM:15592836

KHAN, A., Efficacy of Imatinib Mesylate in Metastatic GIST to the Brain (Poster: Abstract # 9050): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO    Abstract

BURGER, H., vanTol, H. et al, Chronic Imatinib Mesylate Exposure Leads to Reduced Intracellular Drug Accumulation by Induction of the ABCG2 (BCRP) and ABCB1 (MDR1) Drug Transport
Pumps.: Cancer Biol & Therapy, Vol. 4, Iss. 7, 2005, Pages: 747-752,
Abstract: http://www.landesbioscience.com/journals/cbt/abstract.php?id=1826
PubMed: PM:15970668

GURNEY, H., Wong, M. et al, Imatinib elimination: Characterization by in vivo testing of phenotype and genotype.(Oral Presentation: Abstract # 775): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 193,
2003 ASCO   Abstract and presentation:

TONG, Ricky T., Winkler, Frank et al, Vascular normalization by VEGFR2 blockade improves drug penetration and radiation response in two tumor models (Abstract # 6135): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-20-2005,
Abstract:

to top

Model Targeted Therapy

RUBIN, Brian P., Antonescu, Cristina R. et al, A Knock-In Mouse Model of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Harboring Kit K641E: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 15, 8-1-2005, Pages: 6631-6639,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/15/6631
PubMed: PM:16061643

Drugs

AMG706

ROSEN, L., Kurzrock, R. et al, Safety and pharmacokinetics of AMG 706 in patients with advanced solid tumors (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3013): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

to top

AMN107

O'HARE, Thomas, Walters, Denise K. et al, In vitro Activity of Bcr-Abl Inhibitors AMN107 and BMS-354825 against Clinically Relevant Imatinib-Resistant Abl Kinase Domain Mutants: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 11, 6-1-2005, Pages: 4500-4505,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/11/4500
PubMed: PM:15930265

GOLEMOVIC, Mirna, Verstovsek, Srdan et al, AMN107, a Novel Aminopyrimidine Inhibitor of Bcr-Abl, Has In vitro Activity against Imatinib-Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 11, Iss. 13, 7-1-2005, Pages: 4941-4947,
Abstract: http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/11/13/4941
PubMed: PM:16000593

PRENEN, H, de Bruijn E. et al, Cellular Uptake of the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Imatinib and AMN107 in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Cell Lines.
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowAbstract&ArtikelNr=91943&ProduktNr=224274&Ausgabe=231729

to top

BAY 43-9006

AHMAD, Tanya and Eisen, Tim, Kinase Inhibition with BAY 43-9006 in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 10, Iss. 18, 9-15-2004, Pages: 6388S-66392,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15448036

WILHELM, Scott M., Carter, Christopher et al, BAY 43-9006 Exhibits Broad Spectrum Oral Antitumor Activity and Targets the RAF/MEK/ERK Pathway and Receptor Tyrosine Kinases Involved in Tumor Progression and Angiogenesis
6: Cancer Research, Vol. 64, Iss. 19, 10-1-2004, Pages: 7099-7109,
Abstract:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15466206

to top

BMS-354825

O'HARE, Thomas, Walters, Denise K. et al, In vitro Activity of Bcr-Abl Inhibitors AMN107 and BMS-354825 against Clinically Relevant Imatinib-Resistant Abl Kinase Domain Mutants: Cancer Research, Vol. 65, Iss. 11, 6-1-2005, Pages: 4500-4505,
Abstract:
PubMed: PM:15930265

SCHITTENHELM, Marcus M., Shiraga, Sharon et al, Dasatinib (BMS-354825), a Dual SRC/ABL Kinase Inhibitor, Inhibits the Kinase Activity of Wild-Type, Juxtamembrane, and Activation Loop Mutant KIT Isoforms Associated with Human Malignancies
2: Cancer Research, Vol. 66, Iss. 1, 1-1-2006, Pages: 473-481,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/66/1/473
PubMed: PM:16397263

to top

Genasense

to top

Gleevec

Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) Tablets Rx Only Prescribing Information: Novartis, 2005,
PDF Link: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/product/pi/pdf/gleevec_tabs.pdf

DEMETRI, G. D., von, Mehren M. et al, Efficacy and safety of imatinib mesylate in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors: N.Engl.J.Med., Vol. 347, Iss. 7, 8-15-2002, Pages: 472-480,
Abstract: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/347/7/472
PubMed: PM:12181401

NAGAR, B., Bornmann, W. G. et al, Crystal structures of the kinase domain of c-Abl in complex with the small molecule inhibitors PD173955 and imatinib (STI-571): Cancer Res., Vol. 62, Iss. 15, 8-1-2002, Pages: 4236-4243,
Abstract: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/62/15/4236
Full Text: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/62/15/4236
PubMed: PM:12154025

DEMATTEO, R. P., Antonescu, C. R. et al, Adjuvant imatinib mesylate in patients with primary high risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) following complete resection: Safety results from the U.S. Intergroup Phase II trial ACOSOG Z9000 (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9009): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

GRONCHI, Alessandro, Fiore, Marco et al, Advanced Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor: Molecular, Pathological and Clinical Pattern in Post-Imatinib Surgery (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 399): 11-20-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Sunday/am0945_Gronchi399.ppt

KIKUCHI, Saturo, Muroi, Kazuo et al, Severe Hepatitis and Complete Molecular Response Caused by Imatinib Mesylate: Possible Association of Its Serum Concentration with Clinical Outcomes: Leukemia & Lymphoma, Vol. 45, Iss. 11, 2004, Pages: 2349-2351,
Abstract: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=x8pg80mlha4gaw2b
PubMed: PM:15512829

PAUWELS, P., diec-Rychter, M. et al, Changing phenotype of gastrointestinal stromal tumours under imatinib mesylate treatment: a potential diagnostic pitfall: Histopathology, Vol. 47, Iss. 1, 2005, Pages: 41-47,
Abstract: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2559.2005.02179.x
PubMed: PM:15982322

SCHERZER, N. J., Barkett, P. et al, Diseaes Progression in Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Receiving Gleevec (imatinib): The Effect of Drug Dosage (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 227): 11-12-2004,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2004/presentations/friday/scherzer.ppt

TARN, Chi and Godwin, Andrew K., Glucose uptake is altered in gastrointestinal stromal tumors in Response to imatinib mesylate therapy via phospho-inositol-3 kinase (Board #1): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-19-2005,
Abstract:

TRENT, J. C., Choi, H. et al, Apoptotic and anti-vascular activity of imatinib in GIST patients (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9001): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

BLACKSTEIN, M. E., Rankin, C. et al, Clinical benefit of Imatinib in patients (pts) with metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) negative for the expression of CD117 in the S0033 trial (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 9010): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
ASCO 2005   Abstract and presentation

BLANKE, Charles D., Developmental Therapeutics: Molecular Therapeutics (Oral Presentation: No Abstract): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, 6-6-2004,
2004 ASCO     Presentation:

BLANKE, Charles., Joensuu, H. et al, Long-term follow up of advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients treated with imatinib mesylate. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 2): 1-22-2004,
2004 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

HEINRICH, M. C., Corless, C. L. et al, PDGFRA and KIT mutations correlate with the clinical responses to imatinib mesylate in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 3274): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Vol. 22, Iss. 2003, 6-1-2003, Pages: 815,
2003 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

JUDSON, Ian, Ma, Peiming et al, Imatinib pharmacokinetics in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumour: a retrospective population pharmacokinetic study over time. EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, Vol. 55, Iss. 4, 2005, Pages: 379-386,
Abstract: http://springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&id=doi:10.1007/s00280-004-0876-0
PubMed: PM:15592836

KANTARJIAN, Hagop, Talpaz, Moshe et al, High-dose imatinib mesylate therapy in newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia: Blood, Vol. 103, Iss. 8, 4-15-2004, Pages: 2873-2878,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/103/8/2873
PDF: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/reprint/103/8/2873
PubMed: PM:15070658

KHAN, A., Efficacy of Imatinib Mesylate in Metastatic GIST to the Brain (Poster: Abstract # 9050): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract:

to top

IPI-504 and other HSP90 inhibitors

BAUER, Sebastian and Yu, Lynn, Targeting HSP90 In IM-Resistant GIST: KIT Degradation As A Broadly Relevant Salvage Strategy. (Oral Presentation: Abstract # 457): 11-21-2005,
Presentation: http://www.ctos.org/meeting/2005/presentations/Monday/am0800_Bauer457.ppt

TONG, Jeffrey K., Sydor, Jens R. et al, Anti-tumor activity of a novel, water soluble Hsp90 inhibitor IPI-504 in multiple myeloma (Abstract # 6160): Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res, Vol. 46, Iss. 2005, 4-20-2005,
Abstract:  

BULL, Elizabeth E. A., Dote, Hideaki et al, Enhanced Tumor Cell Radiosensitivity and Abrogation of G2 and S Phase Arrest by the Hsp90 Inhibitor 17-(Dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin: Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 10, Iss. 23, 12-1-2004, Pages: 8077-8084,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15585643

KAUR, Gurmeet, Belotti, Dorina et al, Antiangiogenic Properties of 17-(Dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-Demethoxygeldanamycin: An Orally Bioavailable Heat Shock Protein 90 Modulator
11: Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 10, Iss. 14, 7-15-2004, Pages: 4813-4821,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15269157

MIMNAUGH, Edward G., Xu, Wanping et al, Simultaneous inhibition of hsp 90 and the proteasome promotes protein ubiquitination, causes endoplasmic reticulum-derived cytosolic vacuolization, and enhances antitumor activity
9: Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, Vol. 3, Iss. 5, 5-1-2004, Pages: 551-566,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15141013

VILENCHIK, Maria, Solit, David et al, Targeting Wide-Range Oncogenic Transformation via PU24FCl, a Specific Inhibitor of Tumor Hsp90
5: Chemistry & Biology, Vol. 11, Iss. 6, 2004, Pages: 787-797,
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15217612

to top

PKC412

DEBIEC-RYCHTER, Maria, Cools, Jan et al, Mechanisms of resistance to imatinib mesylate in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and activity of the PKC412 inhibitor against imatinib-resistant mutants: Gastroenterology, Vol. 128, Iss. 2, 2005, Pages: 270-279,
Abstract: http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/s0016508504020311
PubMed: PM:15685537

GROWNEY, Joseph D., Clark, Jennifer J. et al, Activation mutations of human c-KIT resistant to imatinib mesylate are sensitive to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor PKC412: Blood, Vol. 106, Iss. 2, 7-15-2005, Pages: 721-724,
Abstract: http://www.bloodjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/106/2/721
PubMed: PM:15790786

REICHARDT, P., Pink, D. et al, A phase I/II trial of the oral PKC-inhibitor PKC412 (PKC) in combination with imatinib mesylate (IM) in patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) refractory to IM. (Poster Discussion: Abstract # 3016): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, Iss. 2005, 5-15-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

GEORGE, Prince, Bali, Purva et al, Cotreatment with 17-Allylamino-Demethoxygeldanamycin and FLT-3 Kinase Inhibitor PKC412 Is Highly Effective against Human Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Cells with Mutant FLT-3
8: Cancer Research, Vol. 64, Iss. 10, 5-15-2004, Pages: 3645-3652,
Abstract:
PDF:
Full Text:
PubMed: PM:15150124

to top

Perifosine

to top

RAD001 and other mTOR inhibitors

VAN OOSTEROM, A., Reichardt, J. et al, A phase I/II trial of the oral mTOR-inhibitor Everolimus (E) and Imatinib Mesylate (IM) in patients (pts) with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) refractory to IM: Study update (Poster: Abstract # 9033): Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol, 5-14-2005,
2005 ASCO   Abstract and presentation

VAN OOSTEROM, A. T.,