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Also known as OSI-9606

Linsitinib is an experimental drug candidate for the treatment of various types of cancer. It is an inhibitor of the insulin receptor and of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R). This prevents tumor cell proliferation and induces tumor cell apoptosis.

Chemical data

Drug data · ChEMBL

Max clinical phase
Phase 3
Molecule type
Small molecule
Indications
neoplasm, small cell lung carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate adenocarcinoma

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Wikidata facts

Mass
421.19026035599995
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isomeric SMILES
C[C@]1(C[C@@H](C1)C=2N3C(C(=NC=C3)N)=C(N2)C4=CC5=NC(=CC=C5C=C4)C6=CC=CC=C6)O
canonical SMILES
CC1(CC(C1)C=2N3C(C(=NC=C3)N)=C(N2)C4=CC5=NC(=CC=C5C=C4)C6=CC=CC=C6)O
chemical formula
C₂₆H₂₃N₅O
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Linsitinib
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Linsitinib is an experimental drug candidate for the treatment of various types of cancer. It is an inhibitor of the insulin receptor and of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R). This prevents tumor cell proliferation and induces tumor cell apoptosis.

Linsitinib was granted orphan drug designation for adrenocortical carcinoma in March 2012.

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