Table 2.
Preclinical findings and interpretation of data.
| Preclinical data | Interpretation | 
|---|---|
| Tumor inhibition and regression | Drug efficacy | 
| Pharmacokinetics | Tolerability or toxicity profiles | 
| Pharmacodynamics | Target expression relevant for drug action | 
| Tumor growth | Resistance—Target addiction; activation of survival pathways | 
| Biomarkers | Predictive of response to drug |