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Palifermin before only

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Palifermin is a recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 7 (FGF-7) that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation to promote healing of damaged mucous membranes.

Palifermin is a recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 7 (FGF-7) that stimulates epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation to promote healing of damaged mucous membranes. Used for Oral mucositis in patients receiving myeloablative chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Mucositis prevention in cancer patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or chemoradiation.

At a glance

Generic namePalifermin before only
Also known asKepivance
SponsorSwedish Orphan Biovitrum
Drug classFibroblast growth factor (FGF) analog
TargetFGFR2 (Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Palifermin binds to fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) on epithelial cells, triggering signaling pathways that increase cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. This accelerates the regeneration and repair of oral and gastrointestinal mucosa damaged by chemotherapy or radiation, reducing the severity and duration of mucositis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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