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What is CP-724,714?

Pronunciation: /cp* ˈsɛvən ˈhənərd ənd tˈwɛntiˌfɔr ˈsɛvən ˈhənərd ənd ˌfɔrˈtin/

CP-724,714

Definition

An orally bioavailable quinazoline with potential antineoplastic activity. CP-724,714 selectively binds to the intracellular domain of HER2, reversibly inhibiting its tyrosine kinase activity and resulting in suppression of tumor cell growth. HER2, a member of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family, is overexpressed in many adenocarcinomas, particularly breast cancers.