Synonyms: GSK-2256098
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Phase 1 clinical trial results are reviewed by Schultze and Fiedler (2011) [4]. Preliminary results indicate some clinical benefit may be achieved in patients with mesothelioma [2], in whom FAK is overactive due to the absence of the neurofibromin 2 (merlin) protein (from the NF2 gene). In such patients GSK2256098 prolongs the period of stable disease (indicative of decreased cell invasion). Further Phase 1 trials are underway (Nov 2014) for various solid tumours, with either GSK2256098 alone (NCT01138033), or in combination with the approved MEK inhibitor, trametinib (NCT01938443; this trial includes mesothelioma patients). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
Cell migration and invasion are key processes in the metastasis of cancer. Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is crucial to the formation of focal adhesions, and downstream signalling via ERK and PI3K which mediate cell migration, making suppression FAK a potential strategy for novel cancer therapeutics [3]. FAK is normally activated by binding to integrins in the extracellular matrix (ECM) but may be upregulated and constitutively activated in various tumor cell types. GSK2256098 inhibits autophosphorylation of FAK at tyrosine (Y) 397, decreasing its activity, and thereby leading to decreased cell motility (and viability). |