Biological Activity
Bemcentinib (R428) is a potent and selective inhibitor of Axl with an IC50 of 14 nM.
In Vitro
Bemcentinib (R428) (2μM) significantly interferes with mechanisms of migration and invasion of Axlpos melanoma cells at levels comparable to Axl knockdown[1]. Bemcentinib (R428) synergizes with cisplatin to enhance suppression of liver micrometastasis[2]. Bemcentinib (R428) (50 nM-1μM) causes a concentration-dependent inhibition of preadipocyte differentiation into mature adipocytes, as evidenced by reduced lipid uptake[3].
In Vivo
Bemcentinib (R428) (125 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly blocks MDA-MB-231-luc-D3H2LN metastases development in two independent mouse models of breast cancer dissemination, suppresses both tumor angiogenesis and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-induced corneal neovascularization in vivo[2]. Bemcentinib (R428) (75 mg/kg/day, 25 mg/kg twice daily, p.o.) makes mice keep on a high-fat diet resulted in significantly reduced weight gain and subcutaneous and gonadal fat mass[3].
References & source
Published experimental findings depend on the model and assay conditions. They do not guarantee equivalent performance in every application. For laboratory research use only.