Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK) inhibitor (IC50 values are 0.1, 0.4 and 5 μM for ITK, BTK and ETK, respectively). Inhibits growth of cancer cells expressing ITK, including MOLT-4 and Jurkat cells in vitro. Induces apoptosis in Jurkat cells. Inhibits MOLT-4 xenograft tumor growth in mice.
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