AZD3409 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
AZD3409 is a farnesyl-transferase inhibitor (FAR) indicated for the treatment of solid tumors. Phase I trials were initiated January 2003, and were ongoing as of February 2004. As of February 2007 the development of AZD3409 had been discontinued.
AZD3409 is a novel, oral, antitumor agent that acts as a prenyl transferase inhibitor. It has potentially broad antitumor activity both as monotherapy and in combination with other anticancer treatments. AZD3409 is a double pro-drug; its metabolism involves conversion to a thiol-ester intermediate, then, intracellularly, to a thiol-acid active species. Phase I trials were initiated January 2003, and were ongoing as of February 2004. Recent studies have shown that AZD3409 is a potent inhibitor of both prostate epithelial cell proliferation and cellular invasion, without an associated bone marrow cellular toxicity.
| Attribute | Details |
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| Trade Name | AZD3409 |
| Generic | AZD3409 |
| Type | |
| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
For the treatment of solid tumors.
How AZD3409 works
In preclinical studies, AZD3409 achieves up to 90% inhibition of FTase in tumors at well tolerated doses. In enzyme studies AZD3409 is also known to inhibit GGTase-1.
Half Life
15–20 hours for the thiol-ester intermediate and 15–30 hours for the active thiol-acid metabolite.
