Identification of 2-amino-5-(thioaryl)thiazoles as inhibitors of nerve growth factor receptor TrkA

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Jan 15;18(2):634-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.11.076. Epub 2007 Nov 28.

Abstract

2-Amino-5-(thioaryl)thiazoles are potent inhibitors of TrkA (e.g., 20h, TrkA IC(50)=0.6 nM) that show anti-proliferative effect in cellular assays. A proposed inhibitor binding mode to TrkA active site is consistent with key SAR observations.

MeSH terms

  • Phosphorylation
  • Receptor, trkA / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Receptor, trkA / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Thiazoles / chemistry
  • Thiazoles / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Thiazoles
  • Receptor, trkA