AG 99

The Uses of AG 99

Tyrphostin AG 99 is a potent, cell-permeable and reversible inhibitor of EGFR and EGF-dependent cell proliferation.

Biological Activity

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinase inhibitor (IC 50 = 10 μ M) that is selective over insulin receptor kinase. Blocks tyrosine phosphorylation of p145 met and promotes cell death of normal and cancer cells via activation of caspase-like proteases in vitro .

References

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[2]. yamamoto n, mammadova g, song rx, et al. tyrosine phosphorylation of p145met mediated by egfr and src is required for serum-independent survival of human bladder carcinoma cells. j cell sci, 2006, 119(pt 22): 4623-4633.