Pharmacokinetics of Na2B12H11SH (BSH) in patients with malignant brain tumours as prerequisite for a phase I clinical trial of boron neutron capture.

Gabel, D; Preusse, D; Haritz, D; Grochulla, F; Haselsberger, K; Fankhauser, H; Ceberg, C; Peters, H D et al. · Acta Neurochir (Wien) · 1997

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Abstract

The disposition of Na2B12H11SH (BSH) in patients with malignant glioma has been investigated, in preparation for a Phase I clinical trial of boron neutron capture therapy. BSH was found to possess a linear disposition over the dosage interval investigated (up to 75 mg/kg). A bi-phasic blood pharmacokinetics was observed. Tumour-to-blood ratios showed variations between patients between 0.08 and 5.1. The data allow the definition of amount of BSH and timing of infusion for a Phase I clinical trial protocol.

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