NCIt definition : A thalidomide analog with potential antineoplastic activity. Lenalidomide inhibits
TNF-alpha production, stimulates T cells, reduces serum levels of the cytokines vascular
endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and inhibits
angiogenesis. This agent also promotes G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of malignant
cells.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is similar to thalidomide, and is used to treat multiple myeloma
and certain types of anemia. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types
of cancer. Lenalidomide belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors.;
UNII : F0P408N6V4;
InChIKey : GOTYRUGSSMKFNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 191732-72-6;
Drug name : Revlimid;
Molecule name : CC-5013; CDC 501; CC 5013;
Chemical formula : C13H13N3O3;
NSC code : 703813;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:63791;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045081; CDR0000507521; CDR0000393761; 299;