Apatinib-d8 free base

Apatinib-d8 (free base) is the deuterium labeled Apatinib free base[1]. Apatinib free base (YN968D1 free base) is an orally bioavailable tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which selectively targets VEGFR-2 (IC50=1 nM). Apatinib free base (YN968D1 free base) is an anti-angiogenic drug for the treatment of advanced or metastatic gastric cancer. Apatinib free base (YN968D1 free base) potently inhibits Ret, c-Kit and c-Src with IC50s of 13, 429 and 530 nM, respectively. It also inhibits cellular phosphorylation of VEGFR-2, c-kit and PDGFRβ[2][3][4].

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> Src

Signaling Pathways >> Autophagy >> Autophagy

Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> VEGFR

Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> c-Kit

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  

[2]. Roviello G, et al. Apatinib: A novel receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of gastric cancer. Cancer Lett. 2016 Mar 28;372(2):187-91.  

[3]. Scott LJ. Apatinib: A Review in Advanced Gastric Cancer and Other Advanced Cancers. Drugs. 2018 May;78(7):747-758. doi: 10.1007/s40265-018-0903-9.  

[4]. Tian S, et al. YN968D1 is a novel and selective inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 tyrosine kinase with potent activity in vitro and in vivo. Cancer Sci. 2011 Jul;102(7):1374-80.