Description
CH5424802 is an inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) that displays anticancer chemotherapeutic and anti-metastatic activities against WT and L1196M mutant ALK. This compound is in clinical trials as a potential treatment for various cancers. CH5424802 induces regression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell metastasis in the brain in vivo, increasing survival rates. This compound displays efficacy in subjects resistant to crizotanib.