4-Anilino-7-pyridyl-3-quinolinecarbonitriles as Src kinase inhibitors

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Sep 1;19(17):5071-4. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2009.07.043. Epub 2009 Jul 10.

Abstract

A series of 4-anilino-7-pyridyl-3-quinolinecarbonitriles was prepared as Src kinase inhibitors. A systematic SAR study of substitutions on both the pyridine ring and the 3-quinolinecarbonitrile core established the requirements for optimal activity. The lead compound, 17, showed potent activity in both the Src enzyme assay and cell assays, and demonstrated in vivo anti-tumor activity in a xenograft model.

MeSH terms

  • Aminoquinolines / chemical synthesis
  • Aminoquinolines / chemistry*
  • Aminoquinolines / pharmacology
  • Aniline Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Aniline Compounds / chemistry*
  • Aniline Compounds / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Mice, Nude
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Quinolines / chemical synthesis
  • Quinolines / chemistry*
  • Quinolines / pharmacology
  • Rats
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
  • src-Family Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • src-Family Kinases / metabolism

Substances

  • Aminoquinolines
  • Aniline Compounds
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Quinolines
  • src-Family Kinases