Description
AG-1517 is an inhibitor of EGFR that displays anticancer properties. In vitro, this compound inhibits growth of cholangiocarcinoma cells. In keratinocytes, AG-1517 suppresses DNA replication, cell cycle progression, and cell proliferation, exhibiting potential benefit in the treatment of psoriasis.
References
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Powell TJ, Ben-Bassat H, Klein BY, et al. Growth inhibition of psoriatic keratinocytes by quinazoline tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Br J Dermatol. 1999 Nov;141(5):802-10. PMID: 10583160.