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Cisplatin / Oxaliplatin

Cancer Trials Ireland · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Cisplatin and oxaliplatin are platinum-based chemotherapy agents that bind to DNA and form cross-links, preventing DNA replication and triggering cancer cell death.

Cisplatin and oxaliplatin are platinum-based chemotherapy agents that bind to DNA and form cross-links, preventing DNA replication and triggering cancer cell death. Used for Colorectal cancer (oxaliplatin component), Ovarian cancer (cisplatin component), Testicular cancer (cisplatin component).

At a glance

Generic nameCisplatin / Oxaliplatin
SponsorCancer Trials Ireland
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy agent
TargetDNA
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Both drugs are platinum compounds that enter cancer cells and covalently bind to DNA, creating intrastrand and interstrand cross-links. This prevents DNA unwinding and replication, leading to apoptosis. Oxaliplatin is a third-generation platinum agent with a different spectrum of activity and toxicity profile compared to cisplatin, particularly regarding neurotoxicity patterns.

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