17-N-Allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin

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17-N-Allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin
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CAS number 75747-14-7
PubChem 6440175
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ChemSpider ID 21106220
Properties
Molecular formula C31H43N3O8
Molar mass 585.689 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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17-N-Allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin is a substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer, specific young patients with certain types of leukemia or solid tumors, especially kidney tumors. It works by targeting Hsp90, which is expressed in those tumors. As of June 2005, 17-N-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin is undergoing Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. It belongs to the family of drugs called antitumor antibiotics.

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