In this article, we will discuss Rucaparib (Mechanism of Action). So, let’s get started.
Mechanism of Action
Rucaparib is an inhibitor of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes, including PARP-1, PARP-2, and PARP-3, which play a role in DNA repair. In vitro studies have shown that rucaparib-induced cytotoxicity may involve inhibition of PARP enzymatic activity and increased formation of PARP-DNA complexes resulting in DNA damage, apoptosis, and cancer cell death. Increased rucaparib-induced cytotoxicity and anti-tumor activity was observed in tumor cell lines with deficiencies in BRCA1/2 and other DNA repair genes. Rucaparib has been shown to decrease tumor growth in mouse xenograft models of human cancer with or without deficiencies in BRCA.
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacodynamic response of rucaparib has not been characterized.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
The effect of multiple doses of Rubraca on QTc interval was evaluated in an open-label single-arm study in 56 patients with solid tumors who were administered continuous doses of Rubraca ranging from 40 mg once daily (0.03 times the approved recommended dose) to 840 mg twice daily (1.4 times the approved recommended dose). The mean QTcF increase from baseline (90% confidence interval [CI]) in population pharmacokinetics estimated 95th percentile Cmax (3019 ng/mL) at steady state of 600 mg rucaparib twice daily was 14.9 msec (11.1-18.7 msec).