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XELOX + bevacizumab

GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group · Phase 3 active Biologic

Oxaliplatin and capecitabine inhibit DNA replication and transcription, while bevacizumab targets vascular endothelial growth factor.

Oxaliplatin and capecitabine inhibit DNA replication and transcription, while bevacizumab targets vascular endothelial growth factor. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Metastatic gastric cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameXELOX + bevacizumab
SponsorGERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy, Antimetabolite, Monoclonal antibody
TargetDNA, Thymidylate synthase, VEGF
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that forms platinum-DNA adducts, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription. Capecitabine is a prodrug that is converted into 5-fluorouracil, which inhibits thymidylate synthase and disrupts DNA synthesis. Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), preventing its interaction with its receptor and thereby inhibiting angiogenesis.

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