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Fluoropyrimidine-based Chemotherapy

Hoffmann-La Roche · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into DNA/RNA to disrupt cancer cell replication and survival.

Fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into DNA/RNA to disrupt cancer cell replication and survival. Used for Colorectal cancer, Gastric cancer, Breast cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameFluoropyrimidine-based Chemotherapy
SponsorHoffmann-La Roche
Drug classAntimetabolite chemotherapy
TargetThymidylate synthase; DNA/RNA incorporation
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Fluoropyrimidines (such as 5-fluorouracil and its derivatives) are antimetabolites that interfere with nucleotide synthesis by inhibiting thymidylate synthase, a key enzyme in DNA synthesis. They also become incorporated into both DNA and RNA, causing direct cytotoxic damage and triggering apoptosis in rapidly dividing cancer cells. These agents are broadly used across multiple solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

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