NCIt definition : A pyrrolotriazine-based compound and an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor
receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) with potential antineoplastic activity. BMS-540215 specifically
targets and binds strongly to human VEGFR-2, a tyrosine kinase receptor and pro-angiogenic
growth factor expressed almost exclusively on vascular endothelial cells. Blockade
of VEGFR-2 by this agent may lead to an inhibition of VEGF-stimulated endothelial
cell migration and proliferation, thereby inhibiting tumor angiogenesis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Brivanib may prevent
the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and may kill cancer cells.
It is a type of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 inhibitor and a type
of antiangiogenesis agent.;