G17DT Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
G17DT is a vaccine that neutralises 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.
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 boosterdoses are given at approximately six monthly intervals.
| Attribute | Details |
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| Trade Name | G17DT |
| Generic | G17DT |
| G17DT Other Names | Antigastrin 17, Gastrin 17 immunogen, Gastrin 17 vaccine |
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| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Intended for the treatment of various forms of cancer.
How G17DT works
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.
