Table 2.
Preclinical findings and interpretation of data.
Preclinical data | Interpretation |
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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 |