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Vemurafenib (CAS 918504-65-1)

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Alternate Names:
Vemurafenib is also known as PLX 4032.
Application:
Vemurafenib is a novel and orally bioavailable ATP-competitive inhibitor of B-RAFV600E, potent and with an IC50 of 31 nM.
CAS Number:
918504-65-1
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
489.92
Molecular Formula:
C23H18ClF2N3O3S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Vemurafenib is a potent and novel inhibitor targeting B-RAFV600E with an IC50 of 31 nM. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in vitro through the eradication of melanoma cells. Notably, Vemurafenib also exhibits inhibitory effects on wild type B-Raf kinases. When combined with Taxol, vinblastine, and oxaliplatin, Vemurafenib synergistically suppresses the proliferation of B-RafV600E transformed cancer cells. Additionally, Vemurafenib effectively suppresses the growth of tumors harboring the B-Raf V600E mutation. It belongs to the class of BRAF inhibitors and has proven effective in managing metastatic melanoma, as well as other cancers like colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer. By inhibiting the activity of the BRAF enzyme, which drives the growth and metastasis of cancer cells, Vemurafenib disrupts the cell cycle and induces apoptosis, resulting in cancer cell death. Its impact extends beyond BRAF enzyme inhibition, as it has demonstrated the ability to suppress the expression of several genes involved in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.


Vemurafenib (CAS 918504-65-1) References

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  2. Vemurafenib impairs the repair of ultraviolet radiation-induced DNA damage.  |  Kimeswenger, S., et al. 2019. Melanoma Res. 29: 134-144. PMID: 30802229
  3. Vemurafenib Inhibits Active PTK6 in PTEN-null Prostate Tumor Cells.  |  Wozniak, DJ., et al. 2019. Mol Cancer Ther. 18: 937-946. PMID: 30926642
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Vemurafenib, 10 mg

sc-364643
10 mg
$117.00

Vemurafenib, 50 mg

sc-364643A
50 mg
$423.00