NCIt definition : A nonsedating benzodiazepine derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. Farnesyltransferase
inhibitor BMS-214662 inhibits the enzyme farnesyltransferase and the post-translational
farnesylation of number of proteins involved in signal transduction, which may result
in the inhibition of Ras function and apoptosis in susceptible tumor cells. This agent
may reverse the malignant phenotype of H-Ras-transformed cells and has been shown
to be active against tumor cells with and without Ras mutations.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs
to the family of drugs called farnesyltransferase inhibitors.;