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Apatinib and Etoposide capsule

Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Apatinib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), while Etoposide is a topoisomerase inhibitor that works by interfering with the enzyme topoisomerase II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription.

Apatinib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), while Etoposide is a topoisomerase inhibitor that works by interfering with the enzyme topoisomerase II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription. Used for Metastatic gastric cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameApatinib and Etoposide capsule
SponsorJiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.
Drug classtyrosine kinase inhibitor, topoisomerase inhibitor
TargetVEGFR2, topoisomerase II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Apatinib's mechanism of action involves the inhibition of VEGFR2, which is involved in angiogenesis and tumor growth. Etoposide, on the other hand, works by forming a complex with the enzyme topoisomerase II, which is necessary for DNA replication and transcription. This complexation leads to the inhibition of DNA replication and transcription, ultimately resulting in cell death.

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