2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(methoxymethyl)quinuclidin-3-one is a small molecule that has shown promising preclinical activity in various cancer types. 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(methoxymethyl)quinuclidin-3-one shows antitumor activity in multiple myeloma by induction of p73 and Noxa.
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PRIMA-1Met, also called APR-246, is converted to methylene quinuclidinone (MQ), a Michael acceptor. It interacts with p53 through the cysteine (Cys) residue. It blocks the thioredoxin reductase (TrxR1) enzyme. It is under clinical investigation and well-studied. PRIMA-1Met effect is tested on breast cancer specific gene expression.