SGX-523 is a novel, potent, ATP-competitive, and highly-selective Hepatocyte growth factor receptor (MET) inhibitor with IC50 value of 4 nM [1].
SGX523 inhibits MET autophosphorylation in gastric cancer cell line GTL16 and human lung carcinoma cell line?A549, with IC50 of 40 nM and 12 nM, respectively [1]. Additionally, tumor regression was observed in gastic cancer cell line GTL16 and human GBM cell line U87MG derived mouse xenograft models that are treated with SGX-523 by oral gavage [1].
SGX523 has been shown to inhibit the phosphorylateion of MEK, MAPK, AKT in brain cancer cell lines including U87, U373, DAOY, as well as glioma stem cells 1228. The inhibition of MEK in brain cancer cells and stem cells led to cell proliferation, G1/S cell cycle progression, cell migration, and cell invasion [2].
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