Tivantinib

Tivantinib
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Oral
ATC code none
Legal status
Legal status
  • Investigational
Identifiers
Synonyms ARQ197; ARQ-197
CAS Number 905854-02-6
PubChem (CID) 11494412
ChemSpider 9669218
ChEMBL CHEMBL2103882
ECHA InfoCard 100.231.891
Chemical and physical data
Formula C23H19N3O2
Molar mass 369.42 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image

Tivantinib (ARQ197; by Arqule, Inc.) is an experimental anti-cancer drug. It is a bisindolylmaleimide that binds to the dephosphorylated MET kinase in vitro. Tivantinib is being tested clinically as a highly selective MET inhibitor.[1] However, the mechanism of action of tivantinib is still unclear.

Tivantinib displays cytotoxic activity via molecular mechanisms that are independent from its ability to bind MET.[2]

Possible applications include non-small-cell lung carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and oesophageal cancer.[3]

References

  1. "ArQule Announces Commencement of Phase 3 Clinical Trial with Tivantinib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Partner Kyowa Hakko Kirin in Japan - WSJ.com". online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. Basilico, C; Pennacchietti, S; Vigna, E; Chiriaco, C; Arena, S; Bardelli, A; Valdembri, D; Serini, G; Michieli, P (2013). "Tivantinib (ARQ197) displays cytotoxic activity that is independent of its ability to bind MET". Clinical Cancer Research. 19 (9): 2381–92. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-12-3459. PMID 23532890.
  3. H. Spreitzer (24 November 2014). "Neue Wirkstoffe – Tivantinib". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (24/2014): 30.


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