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zibotentan + docetaxel

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

**Zibotentan + docetaxel** is a combination therapy studied in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Zibotentan (ZD4054) is an oral specific endothelin A receptor antagonist, while docetaxel is a cytotoxic taxane chemotherapeutic agent that stabilizes microtubules and disrupts cell division. The rationale for this combination was based on the hypothesis that targeting both tumor biology (via blockade of endothelin A receptor involved in tumor invasion, angiogenesis, and inhibition of apoptosis) and providing cytotoxic therapy might improve clinical outcomes. Phase I, II, and large phase III clinical trials evaluated efficacy and safety; results demonstrated no significant improvement in overall survival or progression endpoints compared to docetaxel plus placebo. The most commonly reported adverse effects included edema, diarrhea, alopecia, and nausea[1][5].

Brand names
Taxotere + zibotentan
Other names
zibotentan + docetaxelZD4054 + docetaxelzibotentan and docetaxeldocetaxel and zibotentanTaxotere + zibotentan
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Targets

TUBB (Tubulin (alpha and beta subunits))EDNRA (Endothelin receptor type A)

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