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E7820 plus cetuximab

Eisai Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 40/100

E7820 plus cetuximab is a Combination therapy (integrin inhibitor plus EGFR inhibitor) Small molecule drug developed by Eisai Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development.

E7820 inhibits integrin α2 expression while cetuximab blocks EGFR signaling, providing dual anti-tumor activity.

E7820 is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor, and it is being studied in combination with cetuximab, an antibody that also targets the epidermal growth factor receptor, for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameE7820 plus cetuximab
SponsorEisai Inc.
Drug classCombination therapy (integrin inhibitor plus EGFR inhibitor)
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

E7820 is a small molecule that suppresses integrin α2 subunit expression, which may inhibit tumor angiogenesis and metastasis. Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), blocking downstream signaling pathways involved in tumor cell proliferation and survival.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about E7820 plus cetuximab

What is E7820 plus cetuximab?

E7820 plus cetuximab is a Combination therapy (integrin inhibitor plus EGFR inhibitor) drug developed by Eisai Inc..

How does E7820 plus cetuximab work?

E7820 inhibits integrin α2 expression while cetuximab blocks EGFR signaling, providing dual anti-tumor activity.

Who makes E7820 plus cetuximab?

E7820 plus cetuximab is developed by Eisai Inc. (see full Eisai Inc. pipeline at /company/eisai).

What drug class is E7820 plus cetuximab in?

E7820 plus cetuximab belongs to the Combination therapy (integrin inhibitor plus EGFR inhibitor) class. See all Combination therapy (integrin inhibitor plus EGFR inhibitor) drugs at /class/combination-therapy-integrin-inhibitor-plus-egfr-inhibitor.

What development phase is E7820 plus cetuximab in?

E7820 plus cetuximab is in Phase 2.

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