Description
BI-2536 is a polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitor that disrupts mitosis and cell division. BI-2536 exhibits anticancer activity and may induce apoptosis in cancer cells.
References
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Zhang J, Yang PL, Gray NS. Targeting cancer with small molecule kinase inhibitors. Nature Reviews Cancer. 2009 Jan;9:28-39.