Torisel (temsirolimus)
by Jessica Langholtz
Updated: Dec 3, 2009
Updated: Dec 3, 2009
| Brand Name: | Torisel |
| Generic Name: | temsirolimus |
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| Company: | Pfizer |
| FDA Clinical Phase: | 1/2 |
Description:
Torisel, which is currently approved for treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, is being studied for treatment of multiple myeloma in combination with Velcade (bortezomib) and dexamethasone (Decadron). Torisel inhibits the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), which is a critical protein for cancer cell growth.
Clinical Trials:
For a list of clinical trials studying Torisel for the treatment of multiple myeloma, see ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official Web site for Torisel: http://www.torisel.com/
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