Selective matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor with antiangiogenic activity. Prepn: S. E. Zook et al., WO 9720824; S. L. Bender, M. J. Melnick, US 5753653 (1997, 1998 both to Agouron). Pharmacokinetic and antitumor efficacy in rats: O. Santos et al., Clin. Exp. Metastasis 15, 499 (1997). Review of pharmacology: D. R. Shalinsky et al., Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 878, 236-270 (1999); and clinical experiences: R. Scatena, Expert Opin. Invest. Drugs 9, 2159-2165 (2000).
Antineoplastic.
Antineoplastic Adjunct; Antimetastatic Agent; Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor