WEE1-IN-3 is a potent Wee1 kinase inhibitor, demonstrating an IC50 of less than 10 nM. This compound has shown anticancer activities by inhibiting cancer cell growth, with IC50 values ranging from 100-1000 nM for SW480 cells and under 100 nM for H23 cells. It targets Wee1 kinase, which is crucial for the G2-M cell-cycle checkpoint, a mechanism often exploited by cancer cells that have compromised G1-S checkpoints, and is frequently overexpressed in various cancer types.
- Potent inhibition of Wee1 kinase.
- Exhibits anticancer activities.
- Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- Targets the G2-M cell-cycle checkpoint.
- Effective against cells with compromised G1-S checkpoints.