NCIt definition : An active metabolite of NV-128, a novel flavonoid small molecule inhibitor of the
mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon
administration, mTOR1/2 Kinase inhibitor ME-344 downregulates the PIK3/AKT/mTOR pathway
and results in chromatin condensation in the absence of caspase activation. Consequently,
this agent induces caspase-independent cell death in tumor cells with a de-regulated
PIK3/AKT/mTOR pathway or chemotherapeutic resistant cells.;