Synonyms: Braftovi® | LGX-818 | LGX818
encorafenib is an approved drug (FDA and EMA (2018))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Encorafenib (LGX-818) is an orally available BRAF kinase inhibitor with antineoplastic activity.
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References |
1. Dummer R, Ascierto PA, Gogas HJ, Arance A, Mandala M, Liszkay G, Garbe C, Schadendorf D, Krajsova I, Gutzmer R et al.. (2018)
Encorafenib plus binimetinib versus vemurafenib or encorafenib in patients with BRAF-mutant melanoma (COLUMBUS): a multicentre, open-label, randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol, 19 (5): 603-615. [PMID:29573941] |
2. Stuart DD, Li N, Poon DJ, Aardalen K, Kaufman S, Merritt H, Salangsang F, Lorenzana E, Li A, Ghoddusi M et al.. (2012)
Preclinical profile of LGX818: A potent and selective RAF kinase inhibitor [Abstract]. Proceedings: AACR 103rd Annual Meeting 2012-- Mar 31-Apr 4, 2012; Chicago, IL. Cancer Research, 72 (8 (Supplement 1)): Abstract 3790. |