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Humphreys PG, Atkinson SJ, Bamborough P, Bit RA, Chung CW, Craggs PD, Cutler L, Davis R, Ferrie A, Gong G, Gordon LJ, Gray M, Harrison LA, Hayhow TG, Haynes A, Henley N, Hirst DJ, Holyer ID, Lindon MJ, Lovatt C, Lugo D, McCleary S, Molnar J, Osmani Q, Patten C, Preston A, Rioja I, Seal JT, Smithers N, Sun F, Tang D, Taylor S, Theodoulou NH, Thomas C, Watson RJ, Wellaway CR, Zhu L, Tomkinson NCO, Prinjha RK. Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of I-BET567, a Pan-Bromodomain and Extra Terminal (BET) Bromodomain Oral Candidate. J Med Chem 2022; 65:2262-2287. [PMID: 34995458 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Through regulation of the epigenome, the bromodomain and extra terminal (BET) family of proteins represent important therapeutic targets for the treatment of human disease. Through mimicking the endogenous N-acetyl-lysine group and disrupting the protein-protein interaction between histone tails and the bromodomain, several small molecule pan-BET inhibitors have progressed to oncology clinical trials. This work describes the medicinal chemistry strategy and execution to deliver an orally bioavailable tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) pan-BET candidate. Critical to the success of this endeavor was a potency agnostic analysis of a data set of 1999 THQ BET inhibitors within the GSK collection which enabled identification of appropriate lipophilicity space to deliver compounds with a higher probability of desired oral candidate quality properties. SAR knowledge was leveraged via Free-Wilson analysis within this design space to identify a small group of targets which ultimately delivered I-BET567 (27), a pan-BET candidate inhibitor that demonstrated efficacy in mouse models of oncology and inflammation.
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- WuXi Shanghai STA Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd., No. 90 Delin Road, WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai 200131, China
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- WuXi Shanghai STA Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd., No. 90 Delin Road, WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai 200131, China
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- WuXi Shanghai STA Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd., No. 90 Delin Road, WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai 200131, China
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom.,WestCHEM, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Thomas Graham Building, 295 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G1 1XL, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- WuXi Shanghai STA Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd., No. 90 Delin Road, WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai 200131, China
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- WestCHEM, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Thomas Graham Building, 295 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G1 1XL, United Kingdom
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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Liddle J, Beneton V, Benson M, Bingham R, Bouillot A, Boullay AB, Brook E, Cryan J, Denis A, Edgar E, Ferrie A, Fouchet MH, Grillot D, Holmes DS, Howes A, Krysa G, Laroze A, Lennon M, McClure F, Moquette A, Nicodeme E, Santiago B, Santos L, Smith KJ, Thorpe JH, Thripp G, Trottet L, Walker AL, Ward SA, Wang Y, Wilson S, Pearce AC, Hovnanian A. A Potent and Selective Kallikrein-5 Inhibitor Delivers High Pharmacological Activity in Skin from Patients with Netherton Syndrome. J Invest Dermatol 2021; 141:2272-2279. [PMID: 33744298 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
Regulation of proteolytic activity in the skin plays a pivotal role in epidermal homeostasis. This is best exemplified in Netherton syndrome, a severe genetic skin condition caused by loss-of-function mutations in the gene serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5 encoding lympho-epithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor, a serine protease inhibitor that regulates kallikrein (KLK)-related peptidase 5, 7, and 14 activities. KLK5 plays a central role in stratum corneum shedding and inflammatory cell signaling, activates KLK7 and KLK14, and is therefore an optimal therapeutic target. We aimed to identify a potent and selective small-molecule inhibitor of KLK5 amenable to epidermal delivery. GSK951 was identified using a structure-based design strategy and showed a half maximal inhibitory concentration of 250 pM for KLK5 and greater than 100-fold selectivity over KLK7 and KLK14. Cocrystal structure analysis identified the critical catalytic site interactions to a surrogate for KLK5. Topical application of GSK951-containing cream inhibited KLK5 activity in TgKLK5 mouse skin, reduced transepidermal water loss, and decreased proinflammatory cytokine expression. GSK951 achieved high concentrations in healthy human epidermis following topical application in a cream formulation. Finally, KLK5 protease activity was increased in stratum corneum of patients with Netherton syndrome and significantly inhibited by GSK951. These findings unveil a KLK5-specific small-molecule inhibitor with a high therapeutic potential for patients with Netherton syndrome.
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- John Liddle
- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Discovery and Preclinical Development, GSK Dermatology Unit, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Discovery and Preclinical Development, GSK Dermatology Unit, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Unité Mixte de Recherche 1163, Laboratory of Genetic Skin Diseases, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Medicines Research Centre, GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Unité Mixte de Recherche 1163, Laboratory of Genetic Skin Diseases, Imagine Institute, Paris, France; University of Paris, Paris, France; Department of Genetics, Necker hospital for sick children, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.
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Walker AL, Denis A, Bingham RP, Bouillot A, Edgar EV, Ferrie A, Holmes DS, Laroze A, Liddle J, Fouchet MH, Moquette A, Nassau P, Pearce AC, Polyakova O, Smith KJ, Thomas P, Thorpe JH, Trottet L, Wang Y, Hovnanian A. Design and development of a series of borocycles as selective, covalent kallikrein 5 inhibitors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2019; 29:126675. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2019.126675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Walker AL, Bingham RP, Edgar EV, Ferrie A, Holmes DS, Liddle J, Polyakova O, Rella M, Smith KJ, Thorpe JH, Wang Y, White GV, Young RJ, Hovnanian A. Structure guided drug design to develop kallikrein 5 inhibitors to treat Netherton syndrome. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2019; 29:1454-1458. [PMID: 31005442 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2019.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
The connection between Netherton syndrome and overactivation of epidermal/dermal proteases particularly KLK5 has been well established. To treat sufferers of this severe condition we wished to develop a topical KLK5 inhibitor in order to normalise epidermal shedding and reduce the associated inflammation and itching. In this paper we describe structure-based optimisation of a series of brightly coloured weak KLK5 inhibitors into colourless, non-irritant molecules with good KLK5 activity and selectivity over a range of serine proteases.
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- Ann L Walker
- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK.
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- INSERM UMR1163 Laboratory of Genetic Skin Diseases, Imagine Institute and Université Paris Descarte - Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline R&D, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
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- INSERM UMR1163 Laboratory of Genetic Skin Diseases, Imagine Institute and Université Paris Descarte - Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Yonas A, Mayo S, Ferrie A. Line junctures create a powerful illusion of moving surfaces. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/9.8.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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