CEP-37440

Several FAK targeted inhibitors have advanced into clinical evaluation; for example, CEP-37440 is undergoing phase I trials, whereas GSK-2256098 has reached phase II trials. This review summarizes the structure and functional characteristics of FAK, its role in the pathogenesis of NSCLC, the research progress on FAK inhibitors, and the current status and prospects of combining FAK inhibitors with other therapies for NSCLC. The aim is to provide new insights for future clinical trial design and combination therapy strategies for NSCLC.

Consequently, it is postulated that the administration of CEP-37440 to patients may not lead to the accrual of dosages within the human organs. According to in silico P450 metabolic and DEREK software, minor structural alterations to the ethanolamine moiety or substitution of the group in drug design have the potential to enhance the metabolic stability and safety profile of novel derivatives in comparison to CEP-37440.