The tyrosine kinase inhibitor GNF-7 targets senescent cells through allosteric activation of GCN2.
Gema López-Pernas, Matilde Murga, Wareed Ahmed, Maria Häggblad, Elena Jiménez‐Ortega, Alicia G. Serrano, Carlota Cardona, Mario Lopez-Prieto, Samuele Fisicaro, Jorge Mota‐Pino, Belén Navarro‐González, Eduardo Zarzuela, Marta Elena Antón, Louise Lidemalm, Sonia Martinez, , Óscar Fernández-Capetillo
This study identifies GNF-7 as a senolytic drug that activates GCN2 to kill senescent cells, showing synergy with CDK4/6 inhibitors in preclinical models.
bioRxiv · Aug 29, 2025 · PreprintCancer Biology