Sorafenib
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Developed as a selective ATP-competitive RAF inhibitor
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Inhibits CRAF (RAF-1) and BRAF , including BRAF
v600E
at
low nanomolar concentrations
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Also targets VEGF2/3, PDGFR, FGFR-1, FLT3 and c-KIT
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Preclinical data suggest good CNS bioavailability (10%
of systemic exposure)
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Most advanced RAF inhibitor in clinical space
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FDA approved for treatment of renal cell carcinoma and
hepatocellular carcinoma
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Pediatric MTD determined and safety data established
in Phase I trials




