Description
ZM-447439 inhibits aurora kinases A and B (AurA, AurB), preventing mitotic spindle formation and proper completion of mitosis. This compound exhibits anticancer activity, inducing hyperploidy and apoptosis in osteosarcoma cells and inhibiting growth in mesothelioma cells. ZM-447439 also induces apoptosis and inhibits expression of AurB and H3-P protein in cervical cancer cells, suppressing growth and survival.
References
Tavanti E, Sero V, Vella S, et al. Preclinical validation of Aurora kinases-targeting drugs in osteosarcoma. Br J Cancer. 2013 Nov 12;109(10):2607-18. PMID: 24129234.
Baldini E, Tuccilli C, Prinzi N, et al. The dual Aurora kinase inhibitor ZM447439 prevents anaplastic thyroid cancer cell growth and tumorigenicity. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2013 Jul-Sep;27(3):705-15. PMID: 24152827.
Crispi S, Fagliarone C, Biroccio A, et al. Antiproliferative effect of Aurora kinase targeting in mesothelioma. Lung Cancer. 2010 Dec;70(3):271-9. PMID: 20371132.