Discovery and development of Seliciclib. How systems biology approaches can lead to better drug performance

Hilal S. Khalil, Vanio Mitev, Tatyana Vlaykova, Laura Cavicchi, Nikolai Zhelev (Lead / Corresponding author)

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    Abstract

    Seliciclib (R-Roscovitine) was identified as an inhibitor of CDKs and has undergone drug development and clinical testing as an anticancer agent. In this review, the authors describe the discovery of Seliciclib and give a brief summary of the biology of the CDKs Seliciclib inhibits. An overview of the published in vitro and in vivo work supporting the development as an anti-cancer agent, from in vitro experiments to animal model studies ending with a summary of the clinical trial results and trials underway is presented. In addition some potential non-oncology applications are explored and the potential mode of action of Seliciclib in these areas is described. Finally the authors argue that optimisation of the therapeutic effects of kinase inhibitors such as Seliciclib could be enhanced using a systems biology approach involving mathematical modelling of the molecular pathways regulating cell growth and division.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)40-49
    Number of pages10
    JournalJournal of Biotechnology
    Volume202
    Early online date6 Mar 2015
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2015

    Keywords

    • CDK
    • Seliciclib
    • Systems biology

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Biotechnology
    • Bioengineering
    • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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