PKI-179 is a potent, orally active compound that functions as a dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor. It demonstrates IC50 values of 8 nM for PI3K-α, 24 nM for PI3K-β, 74 nM for PI3K-γ, 77 nM for PI3K-δ, and 0.42 nM for mTOR. Additionally, it is effective against E545K and H1047R mutations, with IC50s of 14 nM and 11 nM, respectively. In vivo studies have shown that PKI-179 possesses anti-tumor capabilities[1][2].

PKI-179 inhibits the cell proliferation, with IC50s of 22 nM and 29 nM for MDA361 and PC3 cells, respectively[1].PKI-179 shows inhibitory activity against a panel of 361 other kinases, hERG and cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms at concentrations up to >30 μM, but does have activity for CYP2C8 (IC50=3 μM)[1].

PKI-179 (5-50 mg/kg; p.o. once daily for 40 days) inhibits the tumor growth and is well tolerated in nude mice bearing MDA-361 human breast cancer tumors[1].PKI-179 (50 mg/kg; p.o.) results in good inhibition of PI3K signaling in nude mice bearing MDA361 tumor xenografts[1].PKI-179 exhibits good oral bioavailability (98% in nude mouse, 46% in rat, 38% in monkey, and 61% in dog) and a high half-life (>60 min) [1].