XL418 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
XL418 is a novel anticancer compound.
| Trade Name | XL418 |
| Generic | XL418 |
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| Protein binding | XL418 is an inhibitor of protein kinase B (PKB or AKT) and S6 Kinase (S6K), key components of the phosphoinosotide-3 kinase (PI3K) signaling pathway. |
| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Cancer
How XL418 works
XL418 is a small molecule that inhibits the activity of protein kinase B (PKB or AKT) and S6 Kinase (S6K), which act downstream of phosphoinosotide-3 kinase (PI3K). Activation of these kinases is a frequent event in human tumors, promoting cell growth, survival, and resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Inactivation of the pathway through inhibition of AKT is expected to induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in tumor cells. AKT inhibitors may also sensitize tumor cells to a wide range of chemotherapy.
