Discovery of a novel series of potent MK2 non-ATP competitive inhibitors using 1,2-substituted azoles as cis-amide isosteres
摘要:
A unified strategy was conceived and implemented to deliver conformationally constrained anilides based on their preferred cis-amide conformers. The imidazole/triazole mimicing amide bonds were designed, building upon an earlier discovery of a novel series of tricyclic lactams MK2 kinase inhibitors. This approach enabled rapid, modular synthesis of structurally novel analogs. The efficient SAR development led to the discovery of low molecular weight and potent MK2 non-ATP competitive inhibitors with good ligand efficiency, which led to improved permeability and oral exposure in rats. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A three-step protocol for lead optimization: Quick identification of key conformational features and functional groups in the SAR studies of non-ATP competitive MK2 (MAPKAPK2) inhibitors
摘要:
A three-step protocol for SAR development was introduced and applied to the SAR studies of the MK2 inhibitor program. Following this protocol, key conformational features and functional groups for improving MK2 inhibitor activity were quickly identified. Through this effort, the initial gap observed between in vitro binding activity and cellular activity in the lead identification stage was very much reduced. Compound 28 was identified with single digit binding activity (IC50 = 8 nM) and good cellular activity (EC50 = 310 nM). This provides further evidence that non-ATP-competitive binding MK2 inhibitors are feasible by targeting the outside ATP pocket. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.