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Capecitabine & Oxaliplatin

Samsung Medical Center · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Capecitabine is converted to 5-fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase and disrupt DNA synthesis, while oxaliplatin forms DNA cross-links to prevent replication.

Capecitabine is converted to 5-fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase and disrupt DNA synthesis, while oxaliplatin forms DNA cross-links to prevent replication. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Gastric cancer, Breast cancer (adjuvant and metastatic settings).

At a glance

Generic nameCapecitabine & Oxaliplatin
Also known asCapecitabine and Oxaliplatin
SponsorSamsung Medical Center
Drug classAntimetabolite and platinum-based chemotherapy combination
TargetThymidylate synthase (capecitabine/5-FU); DNA (oxaliplatin)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Capecitabine is a prodrug that undergoes hepatic and tumor-selective conversion to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into RNA and DNA to disrupt nucleotide synthesis. Oxaliplatin is a third-generation platinum compound that forms interstrand and intrastrand DNA cross-links, preventing DNA replication and transcription. Together, this combination (XELOX regimen) provides synergistic cytotoxic activity against rapidly dividing cancer cells.

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