SNS-314 is a potent and selective inhibitor of Aurora kinases A, B, and C. Proliferating cells treated with SNS-314 bypass the mitotic spindle checkpoint and fail to undergo cytokinesis, leading to multiple rounds of endoreduplication and eventually cell death. See the SNS-314 mechanism of action.
SNS-314 inhibits tumor growth in a variety of preclinical models, and it is now being tested in single agent Phase 1 studies in patients with advanced solid tumors. Preclinical studies suggest that SNS-314 can be productively combined with standard chemotherapeutic agents, and combination trials are also anticipated. SNS-314 was discovered at Sunesis.
SNS-314, A POTENT INHIBITOR OF AURORA KINASES, HAS PRECLINICAL ANTI-TUMOR ACTIVITY AND INDUCES APOPTOSIS
SNS-314, a selective Aurora kinase inhibitor with potent, preclinical anti-tumor activity shows broad therapeutic potential in combination with standard chemotherapeutics and synergy with microtubule targeted agents
Nonclinical pharmacokinetics, distribution, and excretion of SNS-314, a novel, selective Aurora kinase inhibitor