Synonyms: CGX-635 | HHT | homoharringtonine | Myelostat® | Synribo®
omacetaxine mepesuccinate is an approved drug (FDA (2012))
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Omacetaxine mepesuccinate is a semi-synthetic derivative of the alkaloid cephalotaxine from Cephalotaxus harringtonia. Note that this compound is represented on Drugbank with slightly different stereochemistry by the entry DB04865.
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Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Omacetaxine inhibits protein translation. It is hypothesised that the drug binds to the A site of the 60S ribosomal subunit, preventing entry of charged tRNAs, thereby preventing elongation of nascent proteins [2,4]. The cells undergo cell cycle arrest [5] and apoptose [1]. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |