Drug intelligence / Profile preview

camrelizumab + apatinib + nab-paclitaxel + S-1

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
Hengrui Pharmaceutical
Modality
Nucleic Acid-Directed Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Orthosteric Ligands → Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Metabolically Activated Prodrugs → Prodrugs/Conditional Activator Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics, Covalent Small Molecules → Small Molecules
Administration
Intravenous, Oral
01

Overview

This is a multi-agent investigational anti-cancer regimen combining four drugs with distinct mechanisms of action: **Camrelizumab** is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that targets programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) on T cells. By blocking PD-1 from binding to its ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2, it prevents tumor-induced immune suppression and enhances anti-tumor immunity[1][2][3][4][5]. **Apatinib** is an oral small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that selectively inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), thereby blocking angiogenesis required for tumor growth. **Nab-paclitaxel** (nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel) is a microtubule-stabilizing chemotherapeutic agent formulated with albumin nanoparticles to improve delivery and reduce toxicity compared to conventional paclitaxel. It disrupts mitosis in rapidly dividing cancer cells[6][8]. **S-1** is an oral fluoropyrimidine derivative composed of tegafur (a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil), gimeracil, and oteracil potassium. It acts as an antimetabolite by inhibiting thymidylate synthase, leading to impaired DNA synthesis in cancer cells[9]. The combination aims to synergistically enhance anti-tumor efficacy by integrating immunotherapy (camrelizumab), targeted therapy against angiogenesis (apatinib), cytotoxic chemotherapy targeting microtubules (nab-paclitaxel), and antimetabolite chemotherapy affecting DNA synthesis (S‑1). This regimen has been explored primarily in advanced solid tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma and gastric/gastroesophageal cancers.

02

Targets

VEGFR2 (Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2)TUBB (Tubulin (alpha and beta subunits))TS (Thymidylate synthase)PDCD1 (Programmed cell death protein 1 receptor)

Beyond the preview

Go deeper on camrelizumab + apatinib + nab-paclitaxel + S-1.

Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.

Clinical trials

Full profile access

Follow clinical development from study design and recruitment through results.

  • Trial phase
  • Status
  • Readouts

Indications & development

Full profile access

Explore development by indication, patient population, and geography.

  • Indications
  • Development status
  • Countries

Licensing & deals

Full profile access

Trace asset ownership, licensing agreements, and commercial partnerships.

  • Partners
  • Deal terms
  • Milestones

Patents & exclusivity

Full profile access

Explore the patent landscape and regulatory exclusivity around an asset.

  • Patents
  • Expiration dates
  • Exclusivity

Competitive landscape

Full profile access

Compare development programs by target, modality, and indication.

  • Competing assets
  • Targets
  • Development stage

Research & analysis

Full profile access

Connect source evidence and development news to your research questions.

  • Publications
  • News
  • Analysis

Bring the full picture into focus.

See how Gosset can support your research on camrelizumab + apatinib + nab-paclitaxel + S-1.

Explore the full profile

Gosset Free

Get started with Gosset.

Enter your work email and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

Work email preferred.

Book a call