Valecobulin

Valecobulin (CKD516), a valine prodrug of (S516) and a vascular disrupting agent (VDA), is a potent beta-tubulin polymerization inhibitor with marked antitumor activity against murine and human solid tumors[1][2].

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >> Microtubule/Tubulin

Signaling Pathways >> Cytoskeleton >> Microtubule/Tubulin

Beta-tubulin polymerization[1].

The size change of the tumor in VX2 liver tumor-bearing rabbits is significantly smaller in the Valecobulin (CKD516)( 5, 9, or 12 mg/m2, i.v.)- treated group than in control group[2]. Animal Model: VX2 liver tumor-bearing rabbits (Male New Zealand White rabbits weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 kg)[2]. Dosage: Dissolved in 5 mL of saline at a dose of 5, 9, or 12 mg/m2 of body surface area. Administration: Intravenous injection once. Result: The size change of the tumors was significantly smaller in the treated group than in control group.

[1]. Lee J, et al. Identification of CKD-516: a potent tubulin polymerization inhibitor with marked antitumor activity against murine and human solid tumors. J Med Chem. 2010 Sep 9;53(17):6337-54.

[2]. Joo I, et al. Intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted MR imaging for monitoring the therapeutic efficacy of the vascular disrupting agent CKD-516 in rabbit VX2 liver tumors. Radiology. 2014 Aug;272(2):417-26.