The Discovery and Optimization of a Novel Class of Potent, Selective, and Orally Bioavailable Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Inhibitors with Potential Utility for the Treatment of Cancer

A class of 2-acyliminobenzimidazoles has been developed as potent and selective inhibitors of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Structure based design facilitated the rapid development of structure–activity relationships (SAR) and the optimization of kinase selectivity. Introduction of an optimally...

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Veröffentlicht in:J. Med. Chem 2012-07, Vol.55 (14), p.6523-6540
Hauptverfasser: Lewis, Richard T, Bode, Christiane M, Choquette, Deborah M, Potashman, Michele, Romero, Karina, Stellwagen, John C, Teffera, Yohannes, Moore, Earl, Whittington, Douglas A, Chen, Hao, Epstein, Linda F, Emkey, Renee, Andrews, Paul S, Yu, Violeta L, Saffran, Douglas C, Xu, Man, Drew, Allison, Merkel, Patricia, Szilvassy, Steven, Brake, Rachael L
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Zusammenfassung:A class of 2-acyliminobenzimidazoles has been developed as potent and selective inhibitors of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Structure based design facilitated the rapid development of structure–activity relationships (SAR) and the optimization of kinase selectivity. Introduction of an optimally placed polar substituent was key to solving issues of metabolic stability and led to the development of potent, selective, orally bioavailable ALK inhibitors. Compound 49 achieved substantial tumor regression in an NPM-ALK driven murine tumor xenograft model when dosed qd. Compounds 36 and 49 show favorable potency and PK characteristics in preclinical species indicative of suitability for further development.
ISSN:0022-2623
1520-4804
DOI:10.1021/jm3005866