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ARQ 092

ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA) · Phase 2 active Small molecule

ARQ 092 is a potent and selective inhibitor of mTORC1/2.

ARQ 092 is a potent and selective inhibitor of mTORC1/2. Used for Relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.

At a glance

Generic nameARQ 092
SponsorArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA)
Drug classmTOR inhibitor
TargetmTORC1/2
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

By inhibiting mTORC1/2, ARQ 092 blocks the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, which is involved in cell growth and proliferation. This leads to anti-tumor effects by inhibiting protein synthesis and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.

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Key clinical trials

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