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Optimization of microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) inhibitors with improved physical properties.

Authors :
Sloman DL
Noucti N
Altman MD
Chen D
Mislak AC
Szewczak A
Hayashi M
Warren L
Dellovade T
Wu Z
Marcus J
Walker D
Su HP
Edavettal SC
Munshi S
Hutton M
Nuthall H
Stanton MG
Source :
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters [Bioorg Med Chem Lett] 2016 Sep 01; Vol. 26 (17), pp. 4362-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 06.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Inhibition of microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) represents a potentially attractive means of arresting neurofibrillary tangle pathology in Alzheimer's disease. This manuscript outlines efforts to optimize a pyrazolopyrimidine series of MARK inhibitors by focusing on improvements in potency, physical properties and attributes amenable to CNS penetration. A unique cylcyclohexyldiamine scaffold was identified that led to remarkable improvements in potency, opening up opportunities to reduce MW, Pgp efflux and improve pharmacokinetic properties while also conferring improved solubility.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1464-3405
Volume :
26
Issue :
17
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27491711
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2016.02.003