Synthesis and evaluation of phosphorus containing, specific CDK9/CycT1 inhibitors

  • Gábor Németh
  • , Zoltán Greff
  • , Anna Sipos
  • , Zoltán Varga
  • , Rita Székely
  • , Mónika Sebestyén
  • , Zsuzsa Jászay
  • , Szabolcs Béni
  • , Zoltán Nemes
  • , Jean Luc Pirat
  • , Jean Noël Volle
  • , David Virieux
  • , Ágnes Gyuris
  • , Katalin Kelemenics
  • , Éva Áy
  • , Janos Minarovits
  • , Susan Szathmary
  • , György Kéri
  • , László Orfi

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Abstract

Although there is a significant effort in the design of a selective CDK9/CycT1 inhibitor, no compound has been proven to be a specific inhibitor of this kinase so far. The aim of this research was to develop novel and selective phosphorus containing CDK9/CycT1 inhibitors. Molecules bearing phosphonamidate, phosphonate, and phosphinate moieties were synthesized. Prepared compounds were evaluated in an enzymatic CDK9/CycT1 assay. The most potent molecules were tested in cell-based toxicity and HIV proliferation assays. Selectivity of shortlisted compounds against CDKs and other kinases was tested. The best compound was shown to be a highly specific, ATP-competitive inhibitor of CDK9/CycT1 with antiviral activity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3939-3965
Number of pages27
JournalJournal of medicinal chemistry
Volume57
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - May 22 2014
Externally publishedYes

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