Synonyms: AR67 | compound 14 [PMID:11052802] | DB-67 | DB67 | silatecan
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: AR-67 is a synthetic, highly lipophilic derivative of the natural alkaloid camptothecin (PubChem CID 24360), with potential antineoplastic [3,5] and radiosensitizing activities [4]. The compound has improved physicochemical properties compared to other camptothecin-derived drugs (e.g. SN-38, the active metabolite of the anti-cancer drug irinotecan, and topotecan) [2].
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Phase 1 clinical trial results are reoprted in [1]. A Phase 2 trial (NCT01124539) in patients with glioblastoma multiforme is currently active. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
AR-76 exhibits potent in vitro DNA topoisomerase I (TOP1)-mediated DNA-damaging activity. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT01124539 | Study of AR-67 in Adult Patients With Recurrence of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) or Gliosarcoma | Phase 2 Interventional | Arno Therapeutics |