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To: Icebrg who wrote (1644)6/15/2003 6:23:22 AM
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Proteasome Inhibition: A New Pathway in Cancer Therapy
Julian Adams, PhD; Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD; Paul Richardson, MD; Sundar Jagannath, MD; David Schenkein, MD

Slides with transcript and RealAudio:

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1. Introduction and Current State of Multiple Myeloma Therapy by David Schenkein, MD
Introduction
Current State of Multiple Myeloma Therapy

2 The Proteasome: Structure, Function, and Role in the Cell
by Julian Adams, PhD
The Proteasome Characteristics and Forms of Proteasome
Bortezomib Structure and Binding Proteasome and Cancer
Mechanisms of Action of Bortezomib
Conclusions

3 Clinical Update: Proteasome Inhibitors in Solid Tumors
by Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD
Proteasome and Tumors
An Overview of Bortezomib (PS-341) and Tumor Cell Growth
Bortezomib and Pancreatic Cancer
Study 027: Solid Tumors Treated With Bortezomib and Gemcitabine
Bortezomib in Prostate and Colorectal Cancer
Study 028: Bortezomib and Irinotecan in Advanced Solid Tumors
Bortezomib, 5-FU, and Leucovorin Clinical Trial: Study Designs and Patient Characteristics
Clinical Trial Results
Summary and Conclusion

4 Clinical Update: Results of the Phase II SUMMIT Trial
by Paul Richardson, MD
The SUMMIT Trial
Study Design and Patient Characteristics
Treatment Response
Adverse Effects
Quality of Life and Other Benefits of Treatment
Pharmacogenomics
Conclusions and Future Directions

5 Clinical Update: Results of the Phase II CREST Trial
by Sundar Jagannath, MD
The CREST Trial
Study Rationale and Design
Determination of Response
Patient and Disease Characteristics
Patient Response
Adverse Effects
Conclusions

6 Proteasome Inhibition as a Therapy for Multiple Myeloma: Future Directions and Closing Remarks
by David Schenkein, MD

7 Post Test and Evaluation