Antifolate C2

Antifolate C2 is an anti-folate compound that has inhibitory effects on the proliferation of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NS-NSCLC). Antifolate C2 achieves tumor selectivity by targeting proton-coupled folate transporter (PCFT), which is more selective to PCFT than the commonly used anti-folate drug Pemetrexed. Antifolate C2 blocks the biosynthesis of deoxypurine nucleotides by inhibiting glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFTase), ultimately inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cells. Antifolate C2 can be used in studies of NS-NSCLC, especially in patients who do not respond well to Pemetrexed[1].