Biological Activity:

Vismodegib (GDC-0449) is a potent and specific hedgehog pathway inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 3 nM. It has been approved by FDA to treat BCC, and also in multiple clinical trials to treat advanced solid tumors. It blocks the activities of the Hedgehog-ligand cell surface receptors PTCH and/or SMO and suppressing Hedgehog signaling. It prevents multiple ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. GDC-0449 also exhibited efficacy in medulloblastoma animal models and primary pancreatic cancer xenograft models. It was shown to inhibit cell growth in cisplatin-resistant lung cancer cells.

How to Use:

• In vitro: GDC-0449 was used at 5-10 µM concentration in the cellular assays.
• In vivo: GDC-0449 was dosed orally 12.5 mg/kg twice per day (lowest dose), up to 100 mg/kg twice per day (formulated as a suspension in 0.5% methylcellulose, 0.2% Tween-80 (MCT)) 

Reference:

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9. 9. Tian F, et al. The hedgehog pathway inhibitor GDC-0449 alters intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis and inhibits cell growth in cisplatin-resistant lung cancer cells.  (2012) Anticancer Res. 32(1):89-94

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