G17DT Immunogen

Identification

Generic Name
G17DT Immunogen
DrugBank Accession Number
DB04914
Background

G17DT Immunogen is a vaccine that neutralizes gastrin-17, a hormone required for the growth of a number of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. It is in phase III trials for advanced pancreatic cancer as a monotherapy and in combination with gemcitabine. It is also in a phase II/III trial for advanced stomach cancer in combination with 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin and in a late phase II trial for advanced colorectal cancer in combination with irinotecan.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Vaccines
Other vaccines
Synonyms
  • Anti-gastrin 17 immunogen
  • Antigastrin 17
  • G17DT
  • G17DT (AN ANTIGASTRIN IMMUNOGEN)
  • G17DT Immunogen
  • GASTRIMMUNE
  • Gastrin 17 immunogen
  • Gastrin 17 vaccine
  • Gastrin 17C Diphtheria Toxoid Immunogen

Pharmacology

Indication

Intended for the treatment of various forms of cancer.

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Pharmacodynamics

G17DT is a vaccine which neutralizes the gastrin 17 (G17) hormone and glycine-extended gastrin 17. G17 is a growth factor for pancreatic, stomach and colorectal cancers, and a potent stimulator of gastric acid secretion. G17DT consists of a protein carrier (Diptheria Toxoid) and a synthetic peptide which is similar to a portion of the gastrin 17 hormone. These are contained in a 'slow-release' liquid suspension vehicle for intramuscular administration. G17DT is administered by injection, the initial schedule for injection is unclear at present but booster doses are given at approximately six monthly intervals.

Mechanism of action

When administered, G17DT induces an immune response producing antibodies which bind with the peptide and also cross-react and neutralise gastrin 17 thus inhibiting the growth of gastrointestinal cancers and metastasis. In addition the product neutralizes glycine-extended gastrin 17 which is also a stomach and pancreatic cancer growth factor.

Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

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Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbataceptThe therapeutic efficacy of G17DT can be decreased when used in combination with Abatacept.
AdalimumabThe therapeutic efficacy of G17DT can be decreased when used in combination with Adalimumab.
AldesleukinThe therapeutic efficacy of G17DT can be decreased when used in combination with Aldesleukin.
AlefaceptThe therapeutic efficacy of G17DT can be decreased when used in combination with Alefacept.
AlemtuzumabThe therapeutic efficacy of G17DT can be decreased when used in combination with Alemtuzumab.
Food Interactions
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International/Other Brands
Gastrimmune / Insegia

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
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CAS number
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References

General References
  1. Authors unspecified: Gastrin 17 vaccine--Aphton: Anti-gastrin 17 immunogen, G17DT. BioDrugs. 2003;17(3):223-5. [Article]
  2. Gilliam AD, Watson SA: G17DT: an antigastrin immunogen for the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancy. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2007 Mar;7(3):397-404. [Article]
  3. Ajani JA, Hecht JR, Ho L, Baker J, Oortgiesen M, Eduljee A, Michaeli D: An open-label, multinational, multicenter study of G17DT vaccination combined with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil in patients with untreated, advanced gastric or gastroesophageal cancer: the GC4 study. Cancer. 2006 May 1;106(9):1908-16. [Article]
  4. He AR, Marshall JL: Clinical experiences with G17DT in gastrointestinal malignancies. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2006 Apr;6(4):487-92. [Article]
  5. Watson SA, Gilliam AD: G17DT--a new weapon in the therapeutic armoury for gastrointestinal malignancy. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2001 Mar;1(2):309-17. [Article]
  6. Brett BT, Smith SC, Bouvier CV, Michaeli D, Hochhauser D, Davidson BR, Kurzawinski TR, Watkinson AF, Van Someren N, Pounder RE, Caplin ME: Phase II study of anti-gastrin-17 antibodies, raised to G17DT, in advanced pancreatic cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2002 Oct 15;20(20):4225-31. [Article]
  7. Gilliam AD, Watson SA, Henwood M, McKenzie AJ, Humphreys JE, Elder J, Iftikhar SY, Welch N, Fielding J, Broome P, Michaeli D: A phase II study of G17DT in gastric carcinoma. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2004 Jun;30(5):536-43. [Article]
  8. Takhar AS, Gilliam AD, Watson SA, Henwood M, Rowlands BJ, Broome P, Beckingham IJ: The effect of jaundice on the generation of anti-gastrin antibodies in G17DT immunized patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2006 Mar;32(2):197-200. Epub 2005 Oct 24. [Article]
PubChem Substance
347909846

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
3CompletedTreatmentEsophageal Cancer / Gastric Cancer1
3CompletedTreatmentPancreatic Cancer3
2CompletedTreatmentColorectal Cancer4
2CompletedTreatmentGastric Cancer4
2CompletedTreatmentJaundice / Pancreatic Cancer1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
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Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
Liquid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Drug created at October 21, 2007 22:23 / Updated at July 18, 2023 22:56