Rohini S. Kavalapure , Shankar G. Alegaon , Shankar Gharge , Shriram D. Ranade , Sachin Gudasi , U. Venkatasubramanian , Soundarya Priya A.
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Structure-guided development of Quinoline derivatives targeting kinesin spindle protein
The kinesin Eg5 protein is a promising target for cancer therapy due to its crucial role in mitosis. This study designed and evaluated 2-((7-chloroquinolin-4-yl) amino) benzohydrazide derivatives as Eg5 inhibitors. Compounds 6d and 6e exhibited potent inhibition (IC50: 1.519 ± 0.4415 μM and 0.2848 ± 0.070 μM, respectively) and significant antiproliferative activity against MCF-7 cells. Pharmacophore modeling, docking, MD simulations, and MM/GBSA analyses confirmed stable interactions within the Eg5 active site. These compounds also modulate breast cancer-related pathways, including PI3K-Akt and MAPK. These findings highlight compounds 6d and 6e as promising anticancer agents, warranting further in vivo studies to validate their therapeutic potential.
期刊介绍:
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters presents preliminary experimental or theoretical research results of outstanding significance and timeliness on all aspects of science at the interface of chemistry and biology and on major advances in drug design and development. The journal publishes articles in the form of communications reporting experimental or theoretical results of special interest, and strives to provide maximum dissemination to a large, international audience.