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Palifermin before and after

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Palifermin is a keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) receptor agonist that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation to protect and repair oral mucosa.

Palifermin is a keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) receptor agonist that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation to protect and repair oral mucosa. Used for Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis in patients receiving myeloablative chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

At a glance

Generic namePalifermin before and after
Also known asKepivance
SponsorSwedish Orphan Biovitrum
Drug classKeratinocyte growth factor (KGF) receptor agonist
TargetFGFR2 (Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Palifermin binds to and activates the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), which is expressed on epithelial cells lining the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. This activation promotes cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration, enhancing the protective barrier function of the mucosa and reducing the severity and duration of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.

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