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Suvemcitug injection, trifluridine/tipiracil tablets

Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Trifluridine/tipiracil is a nucleoside analog combination that inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into DNA to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Trifluridine/tipiracil is a nucleoside analog combination that inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into DNA to induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer (previously treated), Gastric cancer (advanced or metastatic).

At a glance

Generic nameSuvemcitug injection, trifluridine/tipiracil tablets
SponsorJiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Drug classNucleoside analog; antimetabolite
TargetThymidylate synthase; DNA
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Trifluridine is a thymidine-based nucleoside analog that is incorporated into DNA and inhibits thymidylate synthase, disrupting DNA synthesis. Tipiracil is a thymidine phosphorylase inhibitor that enhances trifluridine bioavailability by preventing its degradation. Together, they increase intracellular trifluridine concentrations, leading to DNA damage and cancer cell death.

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