Synonyms: Estybon® (proposed trade name) | ON-01910 | ON01910.Na
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Rigosertib is a dual kinase inhibitor, affecting the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) pathways. Note that the inhibitory action on PLK1 has been disputed [2]. It is a non-ATP-competitive inhibitor, meaning it inhibits substrate binding to the enzyme.
Note that some bioactivity data may be associated with the sodium salt, PubChem CID 23696523. |
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Rigosertib has been granted orphan designation by the EMA and US FDA for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Rigosertib is in Phase 3 clinical trials as an anti-neoplastic. Click here to access ClinicalTrials.gov's registered Phase 3 trials assessing rigosertib. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Rigostertib causes mitotic cell-cycle arrest of tumor cells which leads to their apoptosis [1]. |