Search
for

    Did you mean MEK inhibitors?
    GlossaryMEK inhibitors

    block enzymes involved in cell growth signaling pathways

    MEK inhibitors, also known as MEKis or MEK1/2 inhibitors, are a class of drugs that block the activity of the MEK enzymes (MEK1 and MEK2), which are part of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway. This pathway is crucial for cell division and survival, and its dysregulation is often implicated in various cancers. By inhibiting MEK, these drugs can help to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells.

    Related Terms

    Learn

    5 / 801 results

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Baricitinib

      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

      learn Rapamycin

      mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

      learn Cetirizine

      popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

    Research

    5 / 457 results

    Community Join

    5 / 1000+ results