- 2-Arylamino-6-ethynylpurines are cysteine-targeting irreversible inhibitors of Nek2 kinase
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Renewed interest in covalent inhibitors of enzymes implicated in disease states has afforded several agents targeted at protein kinases of relevance to cancers. We now report the design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 6-ethynylpurines that act as covalent inhibitors of Nek2 by capturing a cysteine residue (Cys22) close to the catalytic domain of this protein kinase. Examination of the crystal structure of the non-covalent inhibitor 3-((6-cyclohexylmethoxy-7H-purin-2-yl)amino)benzamide in complex with Nek2 indicated that replacing the alkoxy with an ethynyl group places the terminus of the alkyne close to Cys22 and in a position compatible with the stereoelectronic requirements of a Michael addition. A series of 6-ethynylpurines was prepared and a structure activity relationship (SAR) established for inhibition of Nek2. 6-Ethynyl-N-phenyl-7H-purin-2-amine [IC50 0.15 μM (Nek2)] and 4-((6-ethynyl-7H-purin-2-yl)amino)benzenesulfonamide (IC50 0.14 μM) were selected for determination of the mode of inhibition of Nek2, which was shown to be time-dependent, not reversed by addition of ATP and negated by site directed mutagenesis of Cys22 to alanine. Replacement of the ethynyl group by ethyl or cyano abrogated activity. Variation of substituents on the N-phenyl moiety for 6-ethynylpurines gave further SAR data for Nek2 inhibition. The data showed little correlation of activity with the nature of the substituent, indicating that after sufficient initial competitive binding to Nek2 subsequent covalent modification of Cys22 occurs in all cases. A typical activity profile was that for 2-(3-((6-ethynyl-9H-purin-2-yl)amino)phenyl)acetamide [IC50 0.06 μM (Nek2); GI50 (SKBR3) 2.2 μM] which exhibited >5-10-fold selectivity for Nek2 over other kinases; it also showed > 50% growth inhibition at 10 μM concentration against selected breast and leukaemia cell lines. X-ray crystallographic analysis confirmed that binding of the compound to the Nek2 ATP-binding site resulted in covalent modification of Cys22. Further studies confirmed that 2-(3-((6-ethynyl-9H-purin-2-yl)amino)phenyl)acetamide has the attributes of a drug-like compound with good aqueous solubility, no inhibition of hERG at 25 μM and a good stability profile in human liver microsomes. It is concluded that 6-ethynylpurines are promising agents for cancer treatment by virtue of their selective inhibition of Nek2. This journal is
- Bayliss, Richard,Boxall, Kathy,Carbain, Benoit,Coxon, Christopher R.,Fry, Andrew M.,Golding, Bernard T.,Griffin, Roger J.,Hardcastle, Ian R.,Harnor, Suzannah J.,Mas-Droux, Corine,Matheson, Christopher J.,Newell, David R.,Richards, Mark W.,Sivaprakasam, Mangaleswaran,Turner, David,Cano, Céline
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p. 707 - 731
(2020/08/24)
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- Diarylamide compound and application thereof
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The invention discloses a use of a diarylamide compound with a structure shown as a formula (I), and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of a medicine serving as a urea transporter inhibitor, and the novel diarylamide compound. T
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- COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS CSF1 MODULATORS
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This invention relates to novel compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to compounds useful as Colony Stimulating Factor 1 Receptor (cFMS) modulators (e.g. cFMS inhibitors). This invention also relates to processes for preparing the compounds, uses of the compounds in treatment and methods of treatment employing the compounds. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of the compounds for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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- NOVEL LOW-MOLECULAR-COMPOUND FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND PROLIFERATION OF PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS, COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME, AND CULTURE METHOD
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According to the present invention, when the novel low-molecular-weight compound RSC-133 is added in a culture process for producing reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells from human differentiated cells, it can increase the efficiency of reprogramming and c
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- 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine Compounds and Their Uses
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The present invention provides 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds that inhibit the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades that lead to the release of chemical mediators, intermediates and methods of synthesizing the compounds and methods of using the compounds in a variety of contexts, including in the treatment and prevention of diseases characterized by, caused by or associated with the release of chemical mediators via degranulation and other processes effected by activation of the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades.
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- NOVEL LOW-MOLECULE COMPOUND FOR PROMOTING PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL GENERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND PROLIFERATION, AND COMPOSITION AND CULTURING METHOD CONTAINING SAME
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According to the present invention, when the novel low-molecular-weight compound RSC-133 is added in a culture process for producing reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells from human differentiated cells, it can increase the efficiency of reprogramming and c
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- NOVEL PIPERAZINE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF STEAROYL-COA DESATURASE
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The present invention relates to piperazine derivatives that act as inhibitors of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and to methods of treatment using the compounds.
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- Selective reduction of aromatic nitro groups in the presence of amide functionality
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Pressure mediated selective reduction of aromatic nitro groups in the presence of amide functionality has been achieved by use of hydrazine hydrate.
- Deka, Dibakar Chandra,Kakati, Hari Sankar
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p. 223 - 224
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- Diazinopyrimidines
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The present invention provides a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, and Ar1 are as defined herein. The present invention als
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- Cyclic amide derivatives for treating asthma
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Compounds of formula I STR1 wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.
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