[131I]MIBG and topotecan: a rationale for combination therapy for neuroblastoma

Cancer Lett. 2005 Oct 18;228(1-2):221-7. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2004.11.062.

Abstract

MIBG is selectively concentrated in neuroblastoma cells, and radioiodinated MIBG has been used with some success for targeted radiotherapy. However, long-term cure remains elusive, and the topoisomerase I inhibitor topotecan may improve upon existing [131I]MIBG therapy. While synergistic killing by combinations of ionising radiation and topoisomerase I inhibitors has been reported, there is no consensus on optimal scheduling. Furthermore, there has been no attempt to demonstrate radio-potentiation by topoisomerase I inhibitors and targeted radiotherapy. We are investigating various scheduled combinations of topotecan and [131I]MIBG on neuroblastoma cells, and preliminary data suggests that topotecan induces increased accumulation of [131I]MIBG in vitro.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • DNA Damage
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Neuroblastoma / drug therapy*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / therapeutic use*
  • Topoisomerase I Inhibitors
  • Topotecan / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Topoisomerase I Inhibitors
  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine
  • Topotecan