Tyrphostin-induced inhibition of p210(bcr-abl) tyrosine kinase activity induces K562 to differentiate

M. Anafi, A. Gazit, A. Zehavi, Y. Ben-Neriah, A. Levitzki*

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Abstract

We report on the potency of two Tyrphostin tyrosine kinase blockers, AG 1112 and AG 568, to inhibit p210(bcr-abl) tyrosine kinase activity in K562 cells, concomitant with the induction of erythroid differentiation. AG 568 and especially AG 1112 represent a specific group of nontoxic protein tyrosine kinase blockers among more than 1,400 tested. These compounds possess therapeutic potential for purging Philadelphia chromosome-positive cells in preparation for autologous bone marrow transplantation in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3524-3529
Number of pages6
JournalBlood
Volume82
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

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