Crizotinib

Definition

An orally available aminopyridine-based inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinase anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and the c-Met/hepatocyte growth factor receptor (HGFR) with antineoplastic activity. Crizotinib, in an ATP-competitive manner, binds to and inhibits ALK kinase and ALK fusion proteins. In addition, crizotinib inhibits c-Met kinase, and disrupts the c-Met signaling pathway. Altogether, this agent inhibits tumor cell growth. ALK belongs to the insulin receptor superfamily and plays an important role in nervous system development. ALK dysregulation and gene rearrangements are associated with a series of tumors.

Also known as (R)-3-(1-(2,6-Dichloro-3-Fluorophenyl)Ethoxy)-5-(1-(Piperidin-4-Yl)-1h-Pyrazol-4-Yl)Pyridin-2-Amine, 2-Pyridinamine, 3-((1R)-1-(2,6-Dichloro-3-Fluorophenyl)Ethoxy)-5-(1-(4-Piperidinyl)-1H-Pyrazol-4-yl)-, Alkixen, Crizocent, CRIZOTINIB, MET Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor PF-02341066, PF 02341066, PF-02341066, PF-2341066, PF02341066, Xalkori — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC L01ED per NCIT
• NCIT NCIT:C74061 per NCIT

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Organ Effects

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