Clofarabine

Drugs in R&D

Abstract

Clofarabine [Clofarex] is a purine nucleoside in development with Bio-envision, the Southern Research Institute and ILEX Oncology as an anticancer agent. Clofarabine's nucleoside structure is such that both the purine and ribose rings are halogenated, which allows it to inhibit DNA synthesis at two critical junctures: DNA polymerase I and RNA reductase. An intravenous infusion and an oral formulation are undergoing clinical development. Clofarabine was originated by the Southern Research Institute. In August 1998 Bioenvision signed a co-development agreement with the Southern Research Institute, under which it obtained the right to manufacture, market and distribute clofarabine worldwide, except Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition, the company appears to have licensed rights from the Institute that cover the development and marketing of other purine nucleoside analogues that have relevance in the treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma. Bioenvision will pay royalties to the Southern Research Institute for sales of clofarabine. Bioenvision extended its option in May 2004 to manufacture, market and distribute clofarabine in Japan and Southeast Asia, and is seeking a co-marketing partner to convert the option into a license agreemen...Continue Reading

Citations

Aug 25, 2005·Paediatric Drugs·Monique P Curran, Caroline M Perry
Feb 1, 2011·Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing·Amanda DresselAnn M McGreal
May 20, 2011·Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs·Ramon V TiuMikkael A Sekeres

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