Novel potent dual inhibitors of CK2 and Pim kinases with antiproliferative activity against cancer cells

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2012 May 1;22(9):3327-31. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.02.099. Epub 2012 Mar 6.

Abstract

A novel family of potent dual inhibitors of CK2 and the Pim kinases was discovered by modifying the scaffolds of tricyclic Pim inhibitors. Several analogs were active at single digit nanomolar IC(50) values against CK2 and the Pim isoforms Pim-1 and Pim-2. The molecules displayed antiproliferative activity in various cell phenotypes in the low micromolar and submicromolar range, providing an excellent starting point for further drug discovery optimization.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Casein Kinase II / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects*
  • Drug Discovery
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-pim-1 / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Casein Kinase II
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-pim-1
  • proto-oncogene proteins pim