Uses
A highly potent and specific EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 3 nM.
Uses
AG 1478 Hydrochloride is an epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibior (EGFR inhibtor).
Definition
ChEBI: Tyrphostin AG 1478 is a member of the class of quinazolines that is quinazoline substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7 and a (3-chlorophenyl)nitrilo group at position 4. It acts as an epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist. It has a role as an epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist, an antineoplastic agent, a geroprotector and an antiviral agent. It is a member of quinazolines, an aromatic ether and a member of monochlorobenzenes.
Biological Activity
Potent and selective inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor kinase (IC 50 values 3 nM for EGFR and > 100 μ M for ErbB2 and PDGFR). Inhibits proliferation of NCI-H2170 NSCLC cells in vitro (IC 50 = 1 μ M).
