Tivozanib (formerly AV-951, KRN-951) is a potent and selective VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor and inhibits angiogenesis and vascular permeability in tumor tissues. It completed phase III a trial investigation for the treatment of renal cell carcinomas, but has not been still approved. In addition, this drug is in the phase II of clinical trial for the investigation it in patients with glioblastoma and colorectal carcinoma.