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Docetaxel or albumin paclitaxel

Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Docetaxel and albumin-bound paclitaxel are taxane chemotherapy agents that stabilize microtubules by binding to β-tubulin, preventing their depolymerization and causing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.

Docetaxel and albumin-bound paclitaxel are taxane chemotherapy agents that stabilize microtubules by binding to β-tubulin, preventing their depolymerization and causing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Used for Metastatic breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Ovarian cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameDocetaxel or albumin paclitaxel
SponsorShandong Cancer Hospital and Institute
Drug classTaxane; microtubule-stabilizing chemotherapy agent
Targetβ-tubulin (microtubule)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Both drugs are microtubule-stabilizing agents that bind to β-tubulin and promote microtubule assembly while inhibiting disassembly. This disrupts the dynamic instability of microtubules required for cell division, leading to G2/M phase arrest and triggering apoptosis in rapidly dividing cancer cells. Albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) uses albumin nanoparticles for improved solubility and tumor penetration compared to conventional paclitaxel formulations.

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