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MK-0482 + pembrolizumab + nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine

Development stage
Phase 1
Lead developer
Merck
Modality
Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Covalent Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Nucleic Acid-Directed Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics
Administration
Intravenous
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Overview

This is a combination regimen of four agents: - **MK-0482**: a monoclonal antibody targeting leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor subfamily B member 4 (LILRB4), inhibiting its immunosuppressive action and promoting antitumor immune activity. - **Pembrolizumab**: a monoclonal antibody targeting the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) receptor, blocking PD-1-mediated immunoinhibition and activating T-cell antitumor responses. - **Nab-paclitaxel**: an albumin-bound formulation of paclitaxel, a microtubule inhibitor that blocks mitosis and triggers apoptosis, formulated for improved tumor delivery. - **Gemcitabine**: a nucleoside analog chemotherapeutic, inhibiting DNA synthesis and mainly used for solid tumors. This combination is in development for the treatment of advanced/metastatic solid tumors, such as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, glioblastoma, and other solid cancers, being evaluated for safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in Phase 1 clinical trials.

Other names
MK 0482MK0482MK-0482pembrolizumabAbraxanegemcitabine hydrochloride
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Targets

DNALILRB4PDCD1 (Programmed cell death protein 1 receptor)RNR (Ribonucleotide reductase)TUBB (Tubulin (alpha and beta subunits))

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