Abstract
The benzo[e]pyrimido-[5,4-b]diazepine-6(11H)-one core was discovered as a novel ERK5 (also known as MAPK7 and BMK1) inhibitor scaffold, previously. Further structure-activity relationship studies of this scaffold led to the discovery of ERK5-IN-1 (26) as the most selective and potent ERK5 inhibitor reported to date. 26 potently inhibits ERK5 biochemically with an IC 50 of 0.162 ± 0.006 μM and in cells with a cellular EC 50 for inhibiting epidermal growth factor induced ERK5 autophosphorylation of 0.09 ± 0.03 μM. Furthermore, 26 displays excellent selectivity over other kinases with a KINOMEscan selectivity score (S10) of 0.007, and exhibits exceptional bioavailability (F%) of 90% in mice. 26 will serve as a valuable tool compound to investigate the ERK5 signaling pathway and as a starting point for developing an ERK5 directed therapeutic agent. © 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 758-767 |
Journal | European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 70 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Benzo[e]pyrimido-[5,4-b]diazepine-6(11H)- one
- ERK5 inhibitor
- Kinase selectivity