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IV Arsenic Trioxide

SDK Therapeutics, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Arsenic trioxide induces differentiation and apoptosis of leukemic cells, particularly in acute promyelocytic leukemia, through multiple pathways including PML-RARA degradation and reactive oxygen species generation.

Arsenic trioxide induces differentiation and apoptosis of leukemic cells, particularly in acute promyelocytic leukemia, through multiple pathways including PML-RARA degradation and reactive oxygen species generation. Used for Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory.

At a glance

Generic nameIV Arsenic Trioxide
SponsorSDK Therapeutics, Inc.
Drug classArsenic compound; differentiation agent and apoptosis inducer
TargetPML-RARA fusion protein; mitochondrial apoptotic pathway
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Arsenic trioxide targets the PML-RARA fusion protein characteristic of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), causing its degradation and leading to differentiation of abnormal promyelocytes into mature granulocytes. At higher concentrations, it also triggers apoptosis through mitochondrial pathways and generation of reactive oxygen species. This dual mechanism of differentiation and cell death makes it highly effective in APL and potentially useful in other hematologic malignancies.

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