Sorafenib

ATC Code L01XE05

Sorafenib

Definition

A synthetic compound targeting growth signaling and angiogenesis. Sorafenib blocks the enzyme RAF kinase, a critical component of the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway that controls cell division and proliferation; in addition, sorafenib inhibits the VEGFR-2/PDGFR-beta signaling cascade, thereby blocking tumor angiogenesis.

Also known as BA4 43 9006, BAY 43 9006, BAY 43-9006, BAY 439006, BAY-43-9006, Bay-439006, BAY439006, SORAFENIB — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Hepatocellular carcinoma may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Renal cell carcinoma may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Liver may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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