MIT scientists publish kinase inhibition model

MIT scientists have published a model designed to help predict which kinase pathways may be inhibited by kinase inhibitors

Nervianos Cdc7 inhibitor PHA-767491 causes apoptosis in multiple cell lines

Nerviano Medical Sciences report that its Cdc7 inhibitor PHA-767491 causes apoptosis and cell death in a variety of cancer cell types and inhibits tumor growth in preclinical cancer models.

Iressa (gefitinib) shows promise in Breast cancer

Researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that Gefitinib shows potential in the treatment of Breast cancer when administered in combination with Arimidex

AstraZeneca and Cancer Research UK partner for AZD0424 development

AstraZeneca and Cancer Research UK are collaborating on clinical development of AZD-0424, a Src/Abl kinase inhibitor

KAI advance KAI-1678, PKC inhibitor into Phase I

Kai Pharmaceutical’s have advacned its PKC epsilon inhibitor KAI-1678 in to Phase I clinical trials. It has potential in the treatment of pain.