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Aurora Kinase VEGFR2 Inhibitor CYC116

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Aurora Kinase VEGFR2 Inhibitor CYC116 Definition

An orally bioavailable small molecule multi-kinase inhibitor with antineoplastic activity. Aurora kinase/VEGFR 2 inhibitor CYC116 inhibits Aurora kinases A and B and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), resulting in disruption of the cell cycle, rapid cell death, and the inhibition of angiogenesis. Aurora kinases are serine/threonine protein kinases that are only expressed in actively dividing cells and are critical in division or mitosis. VEGFR2 is a receptor tyrosine kinase that appears to account for most of the mitogenic and chemotactic effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on adult endothelial cells.

Aurora Kinase VEGFR2 Inhibitor CYC116 Synonyms

Aurora Kinase/VEGFR2 Inhibitor CYC116, CYC116

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