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gemcitabine + Z-360

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Zeria Pharmaceutical
Modality
Orthosteric Ligands → Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Metabolically Activated Prodrugs → Prodrugs/Conditional Activator Small Molecules → Small Molecules, DNA Intercalators/Alkylators → Nucleic Acid-Directed Small Molecules → Small Molecules
Administration
Oral, Intravenous
01

Overview

This is a combination therapy consisting of **gemcitabine**, a nucleoside analog used as standard chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer, and **Z-360**, an orally active selective cholecystokinin-2 (CCK2) receptor antagonist being developed for advanced pancreatic cancer. Z-360 inhibits the growth-promoting and pain-mediating effects of gastrin/CCK2 signaling, and when used with gemcitabine, the combination has shown safety and tolerability, with potential additional efficacy and analgesic benefit. Z-360 may also exert analgesic effects in severe, opioid-resistant cancer pain by suppressing IL-1β production and downstream pain cascades. The combination is being evaluated for its potential benefit in extending survival and improving pain control in patients with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer[1][2][3][4][5].

Brand names
Gemzar
Other names
gemcitabine plus Z-360
02

Targets

CCK2R (Cholecystokinin 2 Receptor)

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