Uses
APTO-253 (LOR-253) hydrochloride is a small molecule that inhibits c-Myc expression, stabilizes G-quadruplex DNA, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in acute myeloid leukemia cells. APTO-253 hydrochloride mediates anticancer activity via induction of Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) tumor suppressor. APTO-253 hydrochloride exhibits antiarthritic activity.