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nedaplatin+pemetrexed

Sun Yat-sen University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

nedaplatin+pemetrexed is a Platinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate Small molecule drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Non-small cell lung cancer, Ovarian cancer.

Nedaplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that works by crosslinking DNA, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription, while pemetrexed is an antifolate drug that inhibits thymidylate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase, and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase, leading to DNA synthesis inhibition.

Nedaplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that works by crosslinking DNA, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription, while pemetrexed is an antifolate drug that inhibits thymidylate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase, and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase, leading to DNA synthesis inhibition. Used for Non-small cell lung cancer, Ovarian cancer.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +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 namenedaplatin+pemetrexed
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate
TargetDNA, Thymidylate synthase, Dihydrofolate reductase, Glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Nedaplatin's mechanism involves the formation of platinum-DNA adducts, which interfere with DNA replication and transcription, ultimately leading to cell death. Pemetrexed, on the other hand, inhibits key enzymes involved in folate metabolism, resulting in the depletion of essential nucleotides required for DNA synthesis and cell proliferation.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about nedaplatin+pemetrexed

What is nedaplatin+pemetrexed?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed is a Platinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate drug developed by Sun Yat-sen University, indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer, Ovarian cancer.

How does nedaplatin+pemetrexed work?

Nedaplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that works by crosslinking DNA, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription, while pemetrexed is an antifolate drug that inhibits thymidylate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase, and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase, leading to DNA synthesis inhibition.

What is nedaplatin+pemetrexed used for?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed is indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer, Ovarian cancer.

Who makes nedaplatin+pemetrexed?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed is developed by Sun Yat-sen University (see full Sun Yat-sen University pipeline at /company/sun-yat-sen-university).

What drug class is nedaplatin+pemetrexed in?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed belongs to the Platinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate class. See all Platinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate drugs at /class/platinum-based-chemotherapy-antifolate.

What development phase is nedaplatin+pemetrexed in?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of nedaplatin+pemetrexed?

Common side effects of nedaplatin+pemetrexed include Myelosuppression, Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Anemia.

What does nedaplatin+pemetrexed target?

nedaplatin+pemetrexed targets DNA, Thymidylate synthase, Dihydrofolate reductase, Glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase and is a Platinum-based chemotherapy, Antifolate.

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