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ID: ALA5236547

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Discovery of PF-06873600, a CDK2/4/6 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Cancer.

Authors: Freeman-Cook KD, Hoffman RL, Behenna DC, Boras B, Carelli J, Diehl W, Ferre RA, He YA, Hui A, Huang B, Huser N, Jones R, Kephart SE, Lapek J, McTigue M, Miller N, Murray BW, Nagata A, Nguyen L, Niessen S, Ninkovic S, O'Doherty I, Ornelas MA, Solowiej J, Sutton SC, Tran K, Tseng E, Visswanathan R, Xu M, Zehnder L, Zhang Q, Zhang C, Dann S.

Abstract: Control of the cell cycle through selective pharmacological inhibition of CDK4/6 has proven beneficial in the treatment of breast cancer. Extending this level of control to additional cell cycle CDK isoforms represents an opportunity to expand to additional tumor types and potentially provide benefits to patients that develop tumors resistant to selective CDK4/6 inhibitors. However, broad-spectrum CDK inhibitors have a long history of failure due to safety concerns. In this approach, we describe the use of structure-based drug design and Free-Wilson analysis to optimize a series of CDK2/4/6 inhibitors. Further, we detail the use of molecular dynamics simulations to provide insights into the basis for selectivity against CDK9. Based on overall potency, selectivity, and ADME profile, PF-06873600 (22) was identified as a candidate for the treatment of cancer and advanced to phase 1 clinical trials.

CiteXplore: 34110834

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c00159