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GEMCITABINE CISPLATINE

University Hospital, Rouen · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Gemcitabine and cisplatin work synergistically as a chemotherapy combination, with gemcitabine inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase to disrupt DNA synthesis and cisplatin forming DNA crosslinks to prevent replication.

Gemcitabine and cisplatin work synergistically as a chemotherapy combination, with gemcitabine inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase to disrupt DNA synthesis and cisplatin forming DNA crosslinks to prevent replication. Used for Advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, Urothelial carcinoma, Ovarian cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameGEMCITABINE CISPLATINE
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Rouen
Drug classChemotherapy combination (nucleoside analog + platinum alkylating agent)
TargetDNA synthesis machinery; DNA structure
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that interferes with DNA synthesis by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase and being incorporated into DNA, causing chain termination. Cisplatin is a platinum-based alkylating agent that forms covalent DNA adducts and crosslinks, preventing DNA unwinding and replication. Together, they provide complementary cytotoxic mechanisms targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells.

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