fruquintinib (Pending FDA Approval)

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Dosing & Uses

Colorectal Cancer

Pending FDA approval for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC)

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Mechanism of Action

Oral, small molecule inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs), with potential anti-angiogenic and antineoplastic activities

Fruquintinib inhibits VEGF-induced phosphorylation of VEGFRs 1, 2, and 3, which may result in inhibition of migration, proliferation and survival of endothelial cells, micro-vessel formation, and tumor cell proliferation resulting in tumor cell death

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