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temsirolimus + capecitabine

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Pfizer
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Intravenous, Oral
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Overview

Temsirolimus + capecitabine is a combination of two pharmaceutical agents used primarily in oncology. Temsirolimus is a small molecule kinase inhibitor that targets the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), leading to inhibition of cell growth, proliferation, and survival by blocking mTOR signaling pathways. It is approved for advanced renal cell carcinoma and has been investigated in other cancers[1][2][5][8]. Capecitabine is an oral prodrug that is metabolized to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in vivo; 5-FU inhibits thymidylate synthase and disrupts DNA and RNA synthesis, resulting in apoptosis of rapidly dividing cells. Capecitabine is indicated for various gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and pancreatic cancer, as well as breast cancer[3][4]. The combination may be used off-label or investigationally for synergistic antitumor effects.

Brand names
XelodaTorisel
Other names
sirolimus derivative (for temsirolimus)5-fluorouracil prodrug (for capecitabine)
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Targets

TS (Thymidylate synthase)Mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1

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