Synonyms: farnesylthiosalicylic acid | S-farnesylthiosalicylic acid
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Salirasib (trans-farnesylthiosalicylic acid) is an investigational small molecule which indirectly inhibits RAS protein activity. It is a salicylic acid derivative with potential antineoplastic activity.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
A single Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT00531401) of salirasib in non-small cell lung cancer has been completed. Study results indicate that salirasib had insufficient activity in KRAS mutant lung adenocarcinoma to merit further evaluation [5]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Salirasib interferes with docking of active GTP-bound RAS proteins to cell membranes. Salirasib mimics the farnesylcysteine moiety of the CAAX farnesylation motif at the COOH terminus of RAS [3]. Interfering with the ability of RAS proteins to anchor to subcellular membranes leads to increased proteolytic degradation of cytosolic RAS and reduced total cellular RAS [6]. |