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 language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3939-3965 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 22 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |