Described herein are compounds that are inhibitors of p21-activated kinases (PAKS). In particular, the compounds described herein are demonstrated to be selective PAK4 inhibitors. The compounds described herein are also demonstrated to reduce the expression of key immune checkpoint molecules, such as PD-1 and CHEK2. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for using such compounds in the treatment of cancers, more specifically, the treatment of pancreatic and lung cancers, and to related uses.
本文描述了一些抑制p21激活激酶(PAKS)的化合物。特别地,本文描述的化合物被证明是选择性PAK4
抑制剂。本文描述的化合物还被证明可以减少关键的免疫检查点分子的表达,例如PD-1和CHEK2。本文还描述了含有这些化合物的药物组合物,使用这些化合物治疗癌症的方法,更具体地说,治疗胰腺和肺癌,以及相关用途。