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DAC

dr hab. n. med. Agnieszka Wierzbowska · FDA-approved active Small molecule

DAC is a cytidine deaminase inhibitor that enhances the activity of cytarabine by preventing its inactivation.

DAC is a cytidine deaminase inhibitor that enhances the activity of cytarabine by preventing its inactivation. Used for Acute myeloid leukemia (in combination with cytarabine), Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

At a glance

Generic nameDAC
Also known as- Cladribine, - Cytosine arabinoside [Ara-C], - Daunorubicin
Sponsordr hab. n. med. Agnieszka Wierzbowska
Drug classCytidine deaminase inhibitor
TargetCytidine deaminase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

DAC (decitabine or related cytidine analog) works by inhibiting cytidine deaminase, an enzyme that metabolically inactivates cytarabine and other nucleoside analogs. By blocking this degradation pathway, DAC increases the bioavailability and intracellular concentration of cytarabine, enhancing its anti-leukemic effects. This combination approach is particularly used in hematologic malignancies to improve chemotherapy efficacy.

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Key clinical trials

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