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liposomal irinotecan

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Ipsen
Modality
Small Molecules, Lipid-based Nanoparticles → Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems
Administration
Intravenous
01

Overview

Liposomal irinotecan is a nanoparticle-encapsulated formulation of the topoisomerase I inhibitor irinotecan, designed to enhance the delivery and metabolic conversion of the drug into its active form, SN-38, within tumor tissues. By utilizing a liposomal delivery system, the drug achieves a longer half-life and higher concentration of SN-38 in the tumor microenvironment compared to conventional irinotecan, while potentially mitigating systemic side effects. In the context of clinical research at Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital, liposomal irinotecan is being evaluated as part of a neoadjuvant chemoradiation regimen for locally advanced rectal cancer. This specific application often involves UGT1A1 genotype-guided dosing to personalize treatment and manage potential toxicities such as neutropenia and diarrhea.

Brand names
OnivydeDuoenda
Other names
irinotecan liposomeirinotecan sucrosofate liposome injectionnanoliposomal irinotecan
02

Targets

TOP1 (DNA Topoisomerase I)

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