PKI-166 is an oral inhibitor of EGF-R tyrosine kinase (IC50:0.7 nM) that is both effective and selective. PKI-166 can effectively inhibit the growth and metastasis of various human cancer cells including pancreatic cancer.

Potent EGFR-kinase inhibitor (IC50 = 0.7 nM). Displays >3000-fold selectivity against a panel of serine/threonine kinases. Reduces metastasis and angiogenesis in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer. Antihypertensive and orally bioavailable. Bruns et al (2000) Blockade of the epidermal growth factor receptor signaling by a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor leads to apoptosis of endothelial cells and therapy of human pancreatic carcinoma. Cancer Res. 60 2926 PMID:10850439 |Ulu et al (2013) Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor PKI-166 governs cardiovascular protection without beneficial effects on the kidney in hypertensive 5/6 nephrectomized rats. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 345 393 PMID:23528611 |Kaspersen et al (2012) Activity of 6-aryl-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4-amines to Tetrahymena. Bioorg.Chem. 44 35 PMID:22832269