Everolimus

Pharm Company: * WEST-WARD PHARMS INT
Category: Cancer

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Everolimus Overview

Everolimus is the 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl) derivative of sirolimus and works similarly to sirolimus as an inhibitor of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). It is currently used as an immunosuppressant to prevent rejection of organ transplants and in the treatment of renal cell cancer and other tumours. Much research has also been conducted on everolimus and other mTOR inhibitors as targeted therapy for use in a number of cancers. It is marketed by Novartis under the trade names Zortress (USA) ...

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