Description_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ NSC49652 is a orally active, potent and selective inhibitor of death receptor p75NTR (p75 neurotrophin receptor) that targets the interfaces between transmembrane domains (TMDs). NSC49652 induces profound conformational changes and triggers p75NTR dependent cancer cell death. It inhibits the growth of cancer in melanoma mouse model.