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Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum

Sun Yat-sen University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum is a Combination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy Small molecule drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Non-small cell lung cancer (phase 3 trial).

This combination uses bevacizumab to inhibit tumor blood vessel formation while pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy directly kill cancer cells.

This combination uses bevacizumab to inhibit tumor blood vessel formation while pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy directly kill cancer cells. Used for Non-small cell lung cancer (phase 3 trial).

At a glance

Generic nameBevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Drug classCombination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy
TargetVEGF (bevacizumab); thymidylate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase, glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (pemetrexed); DNA (platinum)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks VEGF signaling to prevent angiogenesis and starve tumors of blood supply. Pemetrexed is an antifolate that inhibits multiple enzymes in nucleotide synthesis, and platinum agents (cisplatin or carboplatin) cause DNA crosslinking and cell death. Together, the anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic mechanisms target tumor growth through complementary pathways.

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Frequently asked questions about Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum

What is Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum is a Combination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University, indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer (phase 3 trial).

How does Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum work?

This combination uses bevacizumab to inhibit tumor blood vessel formation while pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy directly kill cancer cells.

What is Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum used for?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum is indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer (phase 3 trial).

Who makes Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum is developed by Sun Yat-sen University (see full Sun Yat-sen University pipeline at /company/sun-yat-sen-university).

What drug class is Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum in?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum belongs to the Combination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy class. See all Combination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy drugs at /class/combination-therapy-monoclonal-antibody-anti-vegf-antifolate-platinum-chemotherapy.

What development phase is Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum in?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum?

Common side effects of Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum include Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Nausea/vomiting, Fatigue, Bleeding.

What does Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum target?

Bevacizumab and Pemetrexed/platinum targets VEGF (bevacizumab); thymidylate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase, glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (pemetrexed); DNA (platinum) and is a Combination therapy: monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF) + antifolate + platinum chemotherapy.

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