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Flavopiridol
 

Flavopiridol is a synthetic flavonoid based on an extract from an Indian plant for the potential treatment of cancer. It works by inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinases, arresting cell division and causing apoptosis in non-small lung cancer cells.
CategoriesAntineoplastic Agents
Growth Inhibitors
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Glycogen Phosphorylase inhibitor
SynonymsAlvocidib
CPB
Flavo
Flavopiridol hydrochloride
HMR-1275

indication

Investigated for use/treatment in esophageal cancer, leukemia (lymphoid), lung cancer, liver cancer, and lymphoma (unspecified).

mechanism of action

Inhibits cyclin-dependent kinases, arresting cell division and causing apoptosis in non-small lung cancer cells.