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Apatinib Capecitabine Oxaliplatin

Hebei Medical University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

This combination uses apatinib to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling while capecitabine and oxaliplatin provide chemotherapy to target cancer cells.

This combination uses apatinib to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling while capecitabine and oxaliplatin provide chemotherapy to target cancer cells. Used for Gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer (Phase 3 investigation), Advanced solid tumors (investigational).

At a glance

Generic nameApatinib Capecitabine Oxaliplatin
SponsorHebei Medical University
Drug classTyrosine kinase inhibitor + chemotherapy combination
TargetVEGFR-2 (apatinib); thymidylate synthase (capecitabine); DNA (oxaliplatin)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Apatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks VEGFR-2, reducing tumor angiogenesis and vascular permeability. Capecitabine is a fluoropyrimidine prodrug that converts to 5-FU for DNA synthesis inhibition, while oxaliplatin is a platinum agent causing DNA cross-linking. The combination leverages anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic mechanisms for enhanced anticancer activity.

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