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Schwann cell differentiation

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a Schwann cell. Schwann cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, where they insulate neurons and axons, and regulate the environment in which neurons function. [GOC:ef]

Schwann cell differentiation is a complex process that involves a series of tightly regulated molecular events, leading to the formation of mature Schwann cells, the myelinating cells of the peripheral nervous system. This process begins with the specification of Schwann cell precursors from neural crest cells, which migrate from the neural tube to the periphery during embryonic development. These precursors then undergo a series of differentiation steps, including proliferation, migration, and myelination, to form functional Schwann cells.

Schwann cell differentiation is regulated by a complex interplay of signaling pathways, transcription factors, and extracellular cues. One key signaling pathway involved in Schwann cell differentiation is the Notch signaling pathway. Notch signaling is activated by interactions between Notch receptors and their ligands on neighboring cells. Activation of Notch signaling promotes the expression of genes that inhibit Schwann cell differentiation, while inactivation of Notch signaling promotes Schwann cell differentiation.

Another important signaling pathway is the Neuregulin 1 (NRG1) pathway. NRG1 is a secreted protein that binds to ErbB receptors on Schwann cell precursors. Activation of ErbB receptors by NRG1 promotes Schwann cell proliferation and migration. NRG1 also plays a critical role in the induction of myelination.

In addition to signaling pathways, transcription factors also play important roles in regulating Schwann cell differentiation. One key transcription factor is Sox10, which is essential for the specification of Schwann cell precursors from neural crest cells. Sox10 also promotes the expression of genes required for myelination. Another important transcription factor is Krox20, which is required for the formation of myelinating Schwann cells and the expression of genes that are specific to these cells.

Schwann cell differentiation is also influenced by extracellular cues, such as the presence of axons. Axons provide guidance cues for Schwann cell migration and also induce the expression of genes that are required for myelination. The interaction of Schwann cells with axons is essential for the formation of the myelin sheath, which insulates axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction.

The process of Schwann cell differentiation can be divided into several stages:

1. **Schwann cell precursor specification:** Neural crest cells differentiate into Schwann cell precursors under the influence of signaling molecules, such as fibroblast growth factors and Wnt proteins. These precursors express the transcription factor Sox10, which is essential for their development.

2. **Proliferation and migration:** Schwann cell precursors proliferate and migrate along axons, forming a single-layered sheath around them. This process is regulated by signaling pathways, such as NRG1 and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) signaling.

3. **Myelination:** Once Schwann cell precursors have migrated to their final destination, they begin to myelinate axons. Myelination is a complex process that involves the wrapping of the Schwann cell membrane around the axon, forming a multilayered sheath. This process is regulated by a variety of factors, including NRG1, Sox10, and Krox20.

4. **Mature Schwann cell:** After myelination, Schwann cells enter a mature state, characterized by the expression of myelin-specific genes and the formation of a stable myelin sheath. These cells maintain the myelin sheath and support axon function throughout the life of the organism.

Schwann cell differentiation is a tightly regulated process that is essential for the formation and function of the peripheral nervous system. Disruption of this process can lead to a variety of neurological disorders, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate Schwann cell differentiation is therefore essential for developing new therapies for these disorders.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-3A receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P21860]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (82)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
pd168393PD 168393 : A member of the class of quinazolines carrying bromoanilino and acrylamido substituents at positions 4 and 6 respectively.acrylamides;
bromobenzenes;
quinazolines;
secondary carboxamide;
substituted aniline
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
imatinibaromatic amine;
benzamides;
N-methylpiperazine;
pyridines;
pyrimidines
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
staurosporineindolocarbazole alkaloid;
organic heterooctacyclic compound
apoptosis inducer;
bacterial metabolite;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
geroprotector
gefitinibaromatic ether;
monochlorobenzenes;
monofluorobenzenes;
morpholines;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
lestaurtinibindolocarbazole
vatalanibmonochlorobenzenes;
phthalazines;
pyridines;
secondary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
ruboxistaurinruboxistaurin: inhibits protein kinase C beta; structure in first source
canertinibmonochlorobenzenes;
morpholines;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
birb 796aromatic ether;
morpholines;
naphthalenes;
pyrazoles;
ureas
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator
sb 203580imidazoles;
monofluorobenzenes;
pyridines;
sulfoxide
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
enzastaurinindoles;
maleimides
erlotinibaromatic ether;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
terminal acetylenic compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist;
protein kinase inhibitor
lapatinibfurans;
organochlorine compound;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
sorafenib(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
aromatic ether;
monochlorobenzenes;
phenylureas;
pyridinecarboxamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inducer;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
pd 173955PD 173955: inhibits src family-selective tyrosine kinase; structure in first sourcearyl sulfide;
dichlorobenzene;
methyl sulfide;
pyridopyrimidine
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
s 1033(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
imidazoles;
pyridines;
pyrimidines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
bms 387032N-(5-(((5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-oxazolyl)methyl)thio)-2-thiazolyl)-4-piperidinecarboxamide: a CDK2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first source

N-(5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of piperidine-4-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-amine. It is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of CDK2, CDK7 and CDK9 kinases and exhibits anti-cancer properties.
1,3-oxazoles;
1,3-thiazoles;
organic sulfide;
piperidinecarboxamide;
secondary carboxamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
tandutinibaromatic ether;
N-arylpiperazine;
N-carbamoylpiperazine;
phenylureas;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
vx-745aryl sulfide;
dichlorobenzene;
difluorobenzene;
pyrimidopyridazine
anti-inflammatory drug;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor
dasatinibdasatinib (anhydrous) : An aminopyrimidine that is 2-methylpyrimidine which is substituted at position 4 by the primary amino group of 2-amino-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid and at position 6 by a 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl group, and in which the carboxylic acid group has been formally condensed with 2-chloro-6-methylaniline to afford the corresponding amide. A multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, it is used, particularly as the monohydrate, for the treatment of chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia. Note that the name 'dasatinib' is used to refer to the monohydrate (USAN) as well as to anhydrous dasatinib (INN).

N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-((6-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide: a dasatinib prodrug; structure in first source
1,3-thiazoles;
aminopyrimidine;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine;
N-arylpiperazine;
organochlorine compound;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
zd 6474CH 331: structure in first sourcearomatic ether;
organobromine compound;
organofluorine compound;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
secondary amine
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
alvocidibalvocidib : A synthetic dihydroxyflavone that is 5,7-dihydroxyflavone which is substituted by a 3-hydroxy-1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group at position 8 and by a chlorine at the 2' position (the (-)-3S,4R stereoisomer). A cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) inhibitor, it has been studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia, arthritis and atherosclerotic plaque formation.

alvocidib: structure given in first source
dihydroxyflavone;
hydroxypiperidine;
monochlorobenzenes;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
antirheumatic drug;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
bosutinib4-((2,4-dichloro-5-methoxyphenyl)amino)-6-methoxy-7-(3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propoxy)-3-quinolinecarbonitrile: a Src kinase inhibitor; structure in first sourceaminoquinoline;
aromatic ether;
dichlorobenzene;
N-methylpiperazine;
nitrile;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
su 11248monocarboxylic acid amide;
pyrroles
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
neuroprotective agent;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
vx680N-arylpiperazine
axitinibaryl sulfide;
benzamides;
indazoles;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
pd 1843522-(2-chloro-4-iodophenylamino)-N-cyclopropylmethoxy-3,4-difluorobenzamide: inhibits MAP kinase kinase; structure in first sourceaminobenzoic acid
bms3455414(2'-aminoethyl)amino-1,8-dimethylimidazo(1,2-a)quinoxaline: structure in first sourcequinoxaline derivative
midostaurinmidostaurin : An organic heterooctacyclic compound that is the N-benzoyl derivative of staurosporine.benzamides;
gamma-lactam;
indolocarbazole;
organic heterooctacyclic compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor
ki 20227
pi103PI103: pyridofuropyrimidine antineoplastic; a potent inhibitor of class I phosphatidylinositide 3-kinases (PI3K); structure in first sorucearomatic amine;
morpholines;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
phenols;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor;
mTOR inhibitor
hki 272nitrile;
quinolines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
tofacitinibtofacitinib : A pyrrolopyrimidine that is pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine substituted at position 4 by an N-methyl,N-(1-cyanoacetyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-yl)amino moiety. Used as its citrate salt to treat moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.N-acylpiperidine;
nitrile;
pyrrolopyrimidine;
tertiary amino compound
antirheumatic drug;
EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
n-(6-chloro-7-methoxy-9h-beta-carbolin-8-yl)-2-methylnicotinamide
cediranibaromatic ether
masitinib1,3-thiazoles;
benzamides;
N-alkylpiperazine;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
antirheumatic drug;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
pazopanibpazopanib : A pyrimidine that is 5-(pyrimidin-2-yl}amino-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide substituted at position 4 by a (2,3-dimethylindazol-6-yl)(methyl)amino group. Used as its hydrochloride salt for treatment of kidney cancer.

pazopanib: a protein kinase inhibitor
aminopyrimidine;
indazoles;
sulfonamide
angiogenesis modulating agent;
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
azd 6244AZD 6244: a MEK inhibitorbenzimidazoles;
bromobenzenes;
hydroxamic acid ester;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound;
secondary amino compound
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor
su 148135-((5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-ylidene)methyl)-N-(2-hydroxy-3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl)-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide: has both antineoplastic and antiangiogenic activities; structure in first source
bibw 2992aromatic ether;
enamide;
furans;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound;
quinazolines;
secondary carboxamide;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
aee 788AEE 788: structure in first source6-{4-[(4-ethylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-N-(1-phenylethyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-amineangiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist;
trypanocidal drug
tg100-1153,3'-(2,4-diaminopteridine-6,7-diyl)diphenol: for treatment of ischemia reperfusion injury; structure in first sourcepteridines
pha 665752dichlorobenzene;
enamide;
indolones;
N-acylpyrrolidine;
pyrrolecarboxamide;
secondary carboxamide;
sulfone;
tertiary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
c-Met tyrosine kinase inhibitor
6-[[5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-onemethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
brivanibaromatic ether;
diether;
fluoroindole;
pyrrolotriazine;
secondary alcohol
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
drug metabolite;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
fibroblast growth factor receptor antagonist
at 75194-(2,6-dichlorobenzamido)-N-(piperidin-4-yl)-pyrazole-3-carboxamide : A member of the class of pryrazoles that is 4-amino-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid in which the primary amino group has been acylated by a 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl group and in which the carboxylic acid has been converted into a carboxamide by formal condensation with the primary amino group of 4-aminopiperidine.dichlorobenzene;
piperidines;
pyrazoles;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor
bi 2536
nvp-ast487NVP-AST487: antineoplastic; a RET kinase inhibitor that blocks growth and calcitonin gene expression through distinct mechanisms in medullary thyroid cancer cells
kw 2449KW 2449: has both multikinase inhibitory activity and antineoplastic activity; structure in first source
abt 869aromatic amine;
indazoles;
phenylureas
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
azd 8931sapitinib : A member of the class of quinazolines that is 4-amino-7-methoxyquinazoline in which the amino group has been substituted by a 3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl group and in which position 6 of the quinoline ring has been substituted by a {1-[2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl]piperidin-4-yl}oxy group. Sapitinib is a dual tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) of epithelial growth factor receptors (EGFR) HER2 and HER3.aromatic ether;
monochlorobenzenes;
monofluorobenzenes;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
pf 00299804dacomitinib : A member of the class of quinazolines that is 7-methoxyquinazoline-4,6-diamine in which the amino group at position 4 is substituted by a 3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl group and the amino group at position 6 is substituted by an (E)-4-(piperidin-1-yl)but-2-enoyl group.

dacomitinib: a pan-ERBB inhibitor
enamide;
monochlorobenzenes;
monofluorobenzenes;
piperidines;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
gw 25805-(3-methoxy-4-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)benzyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine: a cFMS kinase inhibitor; structure in first source
tak 285N-(2-(4-((3-chloro-4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)phenyl)amino)-5H-pyrrolo(3,2-d)pyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl)-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanamide: also inhibits HER2; structure in first source
crizotinibcrizotinib : A 3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amine that has R configuration at the chiral centre. The active enantiomer, it acts as a kinase inhibitor and is used for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Crizotinib: A piperidine and aminopyridine derivative that acts as an inhibitor of RECEPTOR PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASES, including ANAPLASTIC LYMPHOMA KINASE (ALK) and HEPATOCYTE GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR (HGFR; c-Met). It is used in the treatment of NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER.
3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amineantineoplastic agent;
biomarker;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
chir-265aromatic ether
motesanibpyridinecarboxamide
mln8054benzazepine
pha 767491PHA 767491: a Cdc7 inhibitor; structure in first sourcepyrrolopyridine
GDC-0879indanes;
ketoxime;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoles;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
gsk 461364GSK 461364: an antineoplastic agent that inhibits polo-like kinase 1(trifluoromethyl)benzenes
azd 1152-hqpaAZD2811: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first sourceanilide;
monofluorobenzenes;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoles;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
Aurora kinase inhibitor
nvp-tae684piperidines
N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-4-quinazolinaminequinazolines
fedratinibfedratinib: a selective small-molecule inhibitor of JAK2sulfonamide
gsk6906931,2,5-oxadiazole;
acetylenic compound;
aromatic amine;
aromatic ether;
imidazopyridine;
piperidines;
primary amino compound;
tertiary alcohol
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor
gdc 0941pictrelisib : A sulfonamide composed of indazole, morpholine, and methylsulfonyl-substituted piperazine rings bound to a thienopyrimidine ring.indazoles;
morpholines;
piperazines;
sulfonamide;
thienopyrimidine
EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor
plx 4720PLX 4720: a B-Raf(V600E) kinase inhibitor; structure in first sourcearomatic ketone;
difluorobenzene;
organochlorine compound;
pyrrolopyridine;
sulfonamide
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
sgx 523aryl sulfide;
biaryl;
pyrazoles;
quinolines;
triazolopyridazine
c-Met tyrosine kinase inhibitor;
nephrotoxic agent
pci 32765ibrutinib : A member of the class of acrylamides that is (3R)-3-[4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]piperidine in which the piperidine nitrogen is replaced by an acryloyl group. A selective and covalent inhibitor of the enzyme Bruton's tyrosine kinase, it is used for treatment of B-cell malignancies.

ibrutinib: a Btk protein inhibitor
acrylamides;
aromatic amine;
aromatic ether;
N-acylpiperidine;
pyrazolopyrimidine;
tertiary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
quizartinibbenzoimidazothiazole;
isoxazoles;
morpholines;
phenylureas
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.1 (receptor protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor;
necroptosis inhibitor
incb-018424nitrile;
pyrazoles;
pyrrolopyrimidine
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor
gsk 1838705aorganonitrogen compound;
organooxygen compound
gsk 1363089GSK 1363089: a multikinase inhibitor that acts on Met, RON, Axl, and VEGFR; structure in first sourcearomatic ether
thiopental sodiumorganochlorine compound;
piperazines;
pyrimidines
antineoplastic agent;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
nms p937NMS P937: a polo-like kinase 1 inhibitor; structure in first source
rociletinibrociletinib: inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase activity; structure in first source
osimertinibosimertinib : A member of the class of aminopyrimidines that is 4-(1-methylindol-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2-methoxy-4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino-5-acrylamidophenyl group. Used (as the mesylate salt) for treatment of EGFR T790M mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer.

osimertinib: an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor
acrylamides;
aminopyrimidine;
biaryl;
indoles;
monomethoxybenzene;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide;
substituted aniline;
tertiary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist
azd3759
chir 258
nintedanibnintedanib : A member of the class of oxindoles that is a kinase inhibitor used (in the form of its ethylsulfonate salt) for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cancer.
pp242torkinib : A member of the class of pyrazolopyrimidines that is 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine substituted by isopropyl, 5-hydroxyindol-2-yl and amino groups at positions 1, 3 and 4 respectively. It is a potent inhibitor of mTOR and exhibits anti-cancer properties.aromatic amine;
biaryl;
hydroxyindoles;
phenols;
primary amino compound;
pyrazolopyrimidine
antineoplastic agent;
mTOR inhibitor