Inhibitors targeting hepatocyte growth factor receptor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinases

Amgen disclosed a series of 4-heteroaryloxy quinoline/quinazoline compounds as multiple kinase inhibitors, including hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) receptor tyrosine kinase c-Met and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor tyrosine kinase. These compounds are stated to have wide therapeutic applications for the treatment of a variety of cancers, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction and rheumatoid arthritis.