E7820 (Not yet branded)

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US Experimental EU Experimental ES Not available IV 3 Clinical Trials
Integrin α2

Description

E7820 is an anti-angiogenic compound that targets integrin ?2 to inhibit tumor blood vessel formation and growth. In colorectal cancer treatment, it has been evaluated as combination therapy with standard regimens including cetuximab, irinotecan-based chemotherapy (FOLFIRI), and bevacizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease. The drug represents a novel approach to disrupting tumor angiogenesis through integrin pathway modulation.

Mechanism of Action

E7820 works by selectively inhibiting integrin ?2, a cell surface receptor protein that plays a crucial role in angiogenesis and tumor cell adhesion to blood vessel walls. By blocking this integrin, the drug disrupts the signaling pathways necessary for new blood vessel formation that tumors require for growth and metastasis.

Molecular Targets

Side Effects

Fatigue Nausea Diarrhea Decreased appetite Skin rash Hypertension Proteinuria Bleeding events

Not all side effects are listed. Side effects vary by individual. Always consult your oncologist.

Clinical Trials

NCT01347645 Phase 1
Archived
Irinotecan Plus E7820 Versus FOLFIRI in Second-Line Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer
United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine
NCT01133990 Phase 1
Archived
FOLFIRI Alone Versus FOLFIRI Plus Bevacizumab Versus FOLFIRI Plus E7820 as Second-Line Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
United States, Australia, India, Russia, Ukraine
NCT00309179 Phase 2
Archived
A Phase II Study of the Safety and Efficacy of E7820 Plus Cetuximab in Colorectal Cancer, Preceded by a Run-in Study in Advanced Solid Tumors
United States, Canada