NCIt definition : A synthetic compound targeting growth signaling and angiogenesis. Sorafenib blocks
the enzyme RAF kinase, a critical component of the RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway that
controls cell division and proliferation; in addition, sorafenib inhibits the VEGFR-2/PDGFR-beta
signaling cascade, thereby blocking tumor angiogenesis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat advanced kidney cancer and a type of liver cancer
that cannot be removed by surgery. It is also being studied in the treatment of other
types of cancer. Sorafenib stops cells from dividing and may prevent the growth of
new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of kinase inhibitor and a
type of antiangiogenesis agent.;
UNII : 9ZOQ3TZI87;
InChIKey : MLDQJTXFUGDVEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 284461-73-0;
Molecule name : BAY 43-9006; Bay-439006; BA4 43 9006; BAY 43 9006;
Chemical formula : C21H16ClF3N4O3;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:50924;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000306493; 50517; CDR0000390251; 470;