MedPath

Trabectedin

Generic Name
Trabectedin
Brand Names
Yondelis
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C39H43N3O11S
CAS Number
114899-77-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
ID0YZQ2TCP

Overview

Trabectedin, also referred as ET-743 during its development, is a marine-derived antitumor agent discovered in the Carribean tunicate Ecteinascidia turbinata and now produced synthetically. Trabectedin has a unique mechanism of action. It binds to the minor groove of DNA interfering with cell division and genetic transcription processes and DNA repair machinery. It is approved for use in Europe, Russia and South Korea for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma. It is currently under evaluation for the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, in addition to pediatric sarcomas. Both the European Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved trabectedin as an orphan drug in soft tissue sarcomas and ovarian cancer. On October 23, 2015, the FDA approved trabectedin, (as Yondelis), for the treatment of specific soft tissue sarcomas.

Background

Trabectedin, also referred as ET-743 during its development, is a marine-derived antitumor agent discovered in the Carribean tunicate Ecteinascidia turbinata and now produced synthetically. Trabectedin has a unique mechanism of action. It binds to the minor groove of DNA interfering with cell division and genetic transcription processes and DNA repair machinery. It is approved for use in Europe, Russia and South Korea for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma. It is currently under evaluation for the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, in addition to pediatric sarcomas. Both the European Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved trabectedin as an orphan drug in soft tissue sarcomas and ovarian cancer. On October 23, 2015, the FDA approved trabectedin, (as Yondelis), for the treatment of specific soft tissue sarcomas.

Indication

用于治疗急性淋巴母细胞白血病、晚期软组织肉瘤及复发卵巢癌。

Associated Conditions

  • Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma
  • Metastatic Liposarcoma
  • Platinum Sensitive Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
  • Unresectable Leiomyosarcoma
  • Unresectable Liposarcoma

FDA Approved Products

YONDELIS
Manufacturer:Janssen Products, LP
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:0.05 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2018/12/31
NDC:59676-610

Singapore Approved Products

YONDELIS Powder for Injection 1mg/vial
Manufacturer:Baxter Oncology GmbH
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Strength:1.0mg/vial
Online:Yes
Approved: 2009/06/19
Approval:SIN13661P

Drug Development Updates

Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials and research advancements.

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath