Date published: 2025-12-24

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A-Raf Inhibitors

A-Raf inhibitors include a range of compounds that target the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, a crucial cascade in cellular processes like growth, differentiation, and survival. The inhibitors in this class exert their effects either by directly targeting A-Raf or indirectly influencing its activity through modulation of related kinases and downstream signaling components. Compounds like Sorafenib, Dabrafenib, and Vemurafenib, while targeting other kinases (such as VEGFR, PDGFR, and BRAF), can indirectly impact A-Raf activity by altering the balance and dynamics within the RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. This results in disrupted signaling cascades, affecting cellular processes governed by this pathway. Similarly, newer RAF inhibitors like PLX8394 and AZ628, along with pan-RAF inhibitors like MLN2480 and LY3009120, modulate A-Raf activity by targeting RAF isoforms and their interactions, leading to changes in the MAPK/ERK pathway dynamics. On the other hand, MEK inhibitors like PD0325901, Cobimetinib, and Trametinib influence A-Raf indirectly by targeting downstream components of the MAPK/ERK pathway. These inhibitors halt the signaling cascade at the level of MEK, thereby impacting the overall pathway functionality and, consequently, the role of A-Raf in cellular signaling and proliferation. In essence, the A-Raf inhibitorsclass encompasses compounds with diverse mechanisms of action, all converging on the modulation of the MAPK/ERK pathway. By either directly targeting A-Raf or indirectly influencing its activity through other components of the pathway, these inhibitors demonstrate the interconnected nature of cellular signaling networks.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Sorafenib

284461-73-0sc-220125
sc-220125A
sc-220125B
5 mg
50 mg
500 mg
$56.00
$260.00
$416.00
129
(3)

Sorafenib is a kinase inhibitor that targets several tyrosine protein kinases (VEGFR and PDGFR) and Raf kinases. It inhibits A-Raf by disrupting the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, which is vital for cell division and proliferation.

Dabrafenib

1195765-45-7sc-364477
sc-364477A
sc-364477B
sc-364477C
sc-364477D
5 mg
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
10 g
$138.00
$255.00
$273.00
$403.00
$12240.00
6
(1)

Dabrafenib selectively inhibits the activity of BRAF kinases. While it is specific to BRAF, it can indirectly impact A-Raf by modulating the overall RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, essential for cell growth and differentiation.

Vemurafenib

918504-65-1sc-364643
sc-364643A
10 mg
50 mg
$115.00
$415.00
11
(1)

Vemurafenib, primarily targeting BRAF V600E mutations, can also affect A-Raf indirectly. It modulates the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling cascade, leading to reduced cell proliferation in certain cancer cells.

AZ628

878739-06-1sc-364418
5 mg
$230.00
3
(0)

AZ628 is a RAF inhibitor that targets CRAF and BRAF, and indirectly A-Raf. By inhibiting these kinases, it disrupts the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, impacting cell growth and proliferation.

GW 5074

220904-83-6sc-200639
sc-200639A
5 mg
25 mg
$106.00
$417.00
10
(1)

GW5074 is a potent inhibitor of c-Raf, which can indirectly affect A-Raf activity. By inhibiting c-Raf, it impacts the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling cascade, crucial for cell signaling and proliferation.

SCH772984

942183-80-4sc-473205
5 mg
$363.00
5
(0)

SCH772984 is an ERK inhibitor that indirectly influences A-Raf activity by inhibiting downstream components of the MAPK/ERK pathway, leading to altered cell signaling and growth.

Cobimetinib

934660-93-2sc-507421
5 mg
$270.00
(0)

Cobimetinib, a MEK inhibitor, indirectly influences A-Raf activity. It targets MEK1 and MEK2, affecting the downstream signaling of the RAF/MEK/ERK pathway, and thereby modulating cell proliferation and apoptosis.

Trametinib

871700-17-3sc-364639
sc-364639A
sc-364639B
5 mg
10 mg
1 g
$112.00
$163.00
$928.00
19
(1)

Trametinib, another MEK inhibitor, indirectly affects A-Raf. It targets the downstream components of the MAPK/ERK pathway, impacting cell growth and differentiation processes influenced by A-Raf.

LY3009120

1454682-72-4sc-507538
5 mg
$125.00
(0)

LY3009120 targets pan-RAF kinases, potentially affecting A-Raf. It inhibits RAF isoforms and their dimerization, impacting the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway and cellular responses controlled by A-Raf.