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S-1 & Oxaliplatin

The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

S-1 is a combination of three components that inhibit thymidylate synthase and fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate formation, while oxaliplatin is a platinum-based agent that forms DNA crosslinks, together providing synergistic cytotoxic effects against cancer cells.

S-1 is a combination of three components that inhibit thymidylate synthase and fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate formation, while oxaliplatin is a platinum-based agent that forms DNA crosslinks, together providing synergistic cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. Used for Gastric cancer (advanced or metastatic), Colorectal cancer (advanced or metastatic).

At a glance

Generic nameS-1 & Oxaliplatin
Also known asS-1 and Oxaliplatin
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Drug classFluoropyrimidine + platinum-based chemotherapy combination
TargetThymidylate synthase (S-1); DNA (oxaliplatin)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

S-1 (tegafur, gimeracil, oteracil potassium) is an oral fluoropyrimidine prodrug that inhibits thymidylate synthase to disrupt DNA synthesis. Oxaliplatin is a third-generation platinum compound that binds DNA and forms interstrand and intrastrand crosslinks, leading to apoptosis. The combination leverages complementary mechanisms of action for enhanced antitumor activity.

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