An anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive inhibitor used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It less potently inhibits IGF-1R, InsR, and STK22D and IC50 value is 8, 7, and 23 nM. LDK378 is also minimally effective against a panel of other kinases. In Sep 2016, Interim adverse events and efficacy data from phase III ASCEND-4 trial in non small cell lung cancer released by Novartis. In Oct 2016, efficacy data from the phase III ASCEND-3 and ASCEND-5 trial in non small cell lung cancer was presented.https://www.bocsci.com/ceritinib-cas-1032900-25-6-item-462148.html