Abstract: This invention relates to use of the compound N-[(R)-2,3-dihydroxy-propoxy]-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide for treating abnormal cell growth in mammals. In particular, the invention provides dosage regimes for administration of N-[(R)-2,3-dihydroxy-propoxy]-3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-benzamide to mammals suffering from cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating cancer comprising utilizing a combination of signal transduction inhibitors. More specifically, the present invention relates to combinations of so called cell cycle inhibitors with mitogen stimulated kinase signal transduction inhibitors, more specifically combinations of CDK inhibitors with mitogen stimulated kinase signal transduction inhibitors, more preferably MEK inhibitors. Other embodiments of the invention relate to additional combinations of the aforesaid combinations with standard anti-cancer agents such as cytotoxic agents, palliatives and antiangiogenics.

Abstract: Novel combinations of inhibitors of protein farnesyltransferase enzymes and HMG CoA reductases enzymes are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, which are useful in preventing or treating cancer, restenosis, psoriasis, endometriosis, atherosclerosis, or viral infections.