Bcl-xL antagonist 2 is a potent, selective, and orally active antagonist of BCL-XL with an IC50 and Ki of 0.091 μM and 65 nM, respectively. Bcl-xL antagonist 2 promotes the apoptosis of cancer cells. Bcl-xL antagonist 2 has the potential for the research of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)[1][2].
Assessment of Pharmacokinetics (PK) profile of Bcl-xL antagonist 2 (compound 14) in rat[1]. iv (1 mg/kg) po (5 mg/kg) CLp (mL/min/kg) Vss (L/kg) t 1/2 (h) F % 0.47 0.16 6.0 16
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