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Hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1) is implicated as a negative regulator of T-cell receptor-induced T-cell activation. Studies using HPK1 kinase-dead knock-in animals have demonstrated the loss of HPK1 kinase activity resulted in an increase in T-cell function and tumor growth inhibition in glioma models. Herein, we describe the discovery of a series of small molecule inhibitors of HPK1. Using a structure-based drug design approach, the kinase selectivity of the molecules was significantly improved by inducing and stabilizing an unusual P-loop folded binding mode. The metabolic liabilities of the initial 7-azaindole high-throughput screening hit were mitigated by addressing a key metabolic soft spot along with physicochemical property-based optimization. The resulting spiro-azaindoline HPK1 inhibitors demonstrated improved in vitro ADME properties and the ability to induce cytokine production in primary human T-cells.
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During the course of our research on the lead optimisation of the NBTI (Novel Bacterial Type II Topoisomerase Inhibitors) class of antibacterials, we discovered a series of tricyclic compounds that showed good Gram-positive and Gram-negative potency. Herein we will discuss the various subunits that were investigated in this series and report advanced studies on compound 1 (GSK945237) which demonstrates good PK and in vivo efficacy properties.
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Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/farmacologia , Compostos Heterocíclicos de 4 ou mais Anéis/química , Compostos Heterocíclicos de 4 ou mais Anéis/farmacologia , Inibidores da Topoisomerase II/química , Inibidores da Topoisomerase II/farmacologia , Animais , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacocinética , Técnicas de Química Sintética , DNA Topoisomerases Tipo II/química , DNA Topoisomerases Tipo II/metabolismo , Cães , Avaliação Pré-Clínica de Medicamentos/métodos , Canal de Potássio ERG1/metabolismo , Bactérias Anaeróbias Gram-Negativas/efeitos dos fármacos , Bactérias Gram-Positivas/efeitos dos fármacos , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/síntese química , Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/química , Infecções Pneumocócicas/tratamento farmacológico , Ratos , Infecções Respiratórias/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções Respiratórias/microbiologia , Inibidores da Topoisomerase II/farmacocinéticaRESUMO
During the course of our research to find novel mode of action antibacterials, we discovered a series of hydroxyl tricyclic compounds that showed good potency against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. These compounds inhibit bacterial type IIA topoisomerases. Herein we will discuss structure-activity relationships in this series and report advanced studies on compound 1 (GSK966587) which demonstrates good PK and in vivo efficacy properties. X-ray crystallographic studies were used to provide insight into the structural basis for the difference in antibacterial potency between enantiomers.
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Bactérias/enzimologia , Naftiridinas/química , Naftiridinas/farmacologia , Inibidores da Topoisomerase II/química , Inibidores da Topoisomerase II/farmacologia , Animais , Cristalografia por Raios X , Cães , Ativação Enzimática/efeitos dos fármacos , Haplorrinos , Humanos , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Estrutura Molecular , RatosRESUMO
A series of suitable five-membered heterocyclic alternatives to thiophenes within a thienobenzoxepin class of PI3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors was discovered. Specific thiazolobenzoxepin 8-substitution was identified that increased selectivity over PI3Kß. PI3Kß-sparing compound 27 (PI3Kß Ki,app/PI3Kα Ki,app=57) demonstrated dose-dependent knockdown of pAKT, pPRAS40 and pS6RP in vivo as well as differential effects in an in vitro proliferation cell line screen compared to pan PI3K inhibitor GDC-0941. A new structure-based hypothesis for reducing inhibition of the PI3K ß isoform while maintaining activity against α, δ and γ isoforms is presented.