CP-31398 is a styryl quinazoline that functions in preserving the activity of p53 as a tumor suppressor and transcription factor. The DNA-binding activity and apoptosis functionality of the p53 are restored by CP-31398.
[4] CP-31398 exhibits therapeutic effects against liver, skin, pancreatic, and colon cancers.
[5]CP-31398 dihyrochloride hydrate is a p53 stabilizer; apoptosis inducer.