Table 11.
Current targeted therapies in-use or under investigation for vascular anomalies.
| Drug | Mechanism | Uses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirolimus, everolimus | mTOR inhibition | Complex vascular malformations and vascular tumors | Available, not FDA approved. Multiple ongoing phase I-III trials evaluating use in specific vascular anomalies and also investigating topical use |
| Trametinib, cobimetinib, selumetinib | MEK inhibition | AVM, possible use in complicated lymphatic anomalies (CCLA, GLA, KLA) | Has been used in some cases without additional therapeutic options (90–92). Upcoming Phase II trial in extracranial AVM |
| Alpelisib (BYL719) | PIK3CA inhibition | PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum disorders (PROS) | Agent is FDA approved for use in breast cancer. Currently under investigation for PROS. Some availability through compassionate use program |
| ARQ092 | AKT inhibition | PROS and PROTEUS syndrome | Under investigation, Phase I/II studies |
| Propranolol, Atenolol, Timolol (topical) | Beta-blockade | Infantile hemangiomas | Approved as Hemangiol |