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Wright EB, Lannigan DA. Therapeutic targeting of p90 ribosomal S6 kinase. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1297292. [PMID: 38169775 PMCID: PMC10758423 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1297292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
The Serine/Threonine protein kinase family, p90 ribosomal S6 kinases (RSK) are downstream effectors of extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) and are activated in response to tyrosine kinase receptor or G-protein coupled receptor signaling. RSK contains two distinct kinase domains, an N-terminal kinase (NTKD) and a C-terminal kinase (CTKD). The sole function of the CTKD is to aid in the activation of the NTKD, which is responsible for substrate phosphorylation. RSK regulates various homeostatic processes including those involved in transcription, translation and ribosome biogenesis, proliferation and survival, cytoskeleton, nutrient sensing, excitation and inflammation. RSK also acts as a major negative regulator of ERK1/2 signaling. RSK is associated with numerous cancers and has been primarily studied in the context of transformation and metastasis. The development of specific RSK inhibitors as cancer therapeutics has lagged behind that of other members of the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. Importantly, a pan-RSK inhibitor, PMD-026, is currently in phase I/1b clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer. However, there are four members of the RSK family, which have overlapping and distinct functions that can vary in a tissue specific manner. Thus, a problem for transitioning a RSK inhibitor to the clinic may be the necessity to develop isoform specific inhibitors, which will be challenging as the NTKDs are very similar to each other. CTKD inhibitors have limited use as therapeutics as they are not able to inhibit the activity of the NTKD but could be used in the development of proteolysis-targeting chimeras.
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- Eric B. Wright
- Department Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
- Department Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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Koutsougianni F, Alexopoulou D, Uvez A, Lamprianidou A, Sereti E, Tsimplouli C, Ilkay Armutak E, Dimas K. P90 ribosomal S6 kinases: A bona fide target for novel targeted anticancer therapies? Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 210:115488. [PMID: 36889445 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
Abstract
The 90 kDa ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) family of proteins is a group of highly conserved Ser/Thr kinases. They are downstream effectors of the Ras/ERK/MAPK signaling cascade. ERK1/2 activation directly results in the phosphorylation of RSKs, which further, through interaction with a variety of different downstream substrates, activate various signaling events. In this context, they have been shown to mediate diverse cellular processes like cell survival, growth, proliferation, EMT, invasion, and metastasis. Interestingly, increased expression of RSKs has also been demonstrated in various cancers, such as breast, prostate, and lung cancer. This review aims to present the most recent advances in the field of RSK signaling that have occurred, such as biological insights, function, and mechanisms associated with carcinogenesis. We additionally present and discuss the recent advances but also the limitations in the development of pharmacological inhibitors of RSKs, in the context of the use of these kinases as putative, more efficient targets for novel anticancer therapeutic approaches.
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- Fani Koutsougianni
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34500 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Dept of Translational Medicine, Medical Faculty, Lund University and Center for Molecular Pathology, Skäne University Hospital, Jan Waldenströms gata 59, SE 205 02 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34500 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
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Sun Y, Tang L, Wu C, Wang J, Wang C. RSK inhibitors as potential anticancer agents: Discovery, optimization, and challenges. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 251:115229. [PMID: 36898330 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) family is a group of serine/threonine kinases, including four isoforms (RSK1/2/3/4). As a downstream effector of the Ras-mitogen-activated protein kinase (Ras-MAPK) pathway, RSK participates in many physiological activities such as cell growth, proliferation, and migration, and is intimately involved in tumor occurrence and development. As a result, it is recognized as a potential target for anti-cancer and anti-resistance therapies. There have been several RSK inhibitors discovered or designed in recent decades, but only two have entered clinical trials. Low specificity, low selectivity, and poor pharmacokinetic properties in vivo limit their clinical translation. Published studies performed structure optimization by increasing interaction with RSK, avoiding hydrolysis of pharmacophores, eliminating chirality, adapting to binding site shape, and becoming prodrugs. Besides enhancing efficacy, the focus of further design will move towards selectivity since there are functional differences among RSK isoforms. This review summarized the types of cancers associated with RSK, along with the structural characteristics and optimization process of the reported RSK inhibitors. Furthermore, we addressed the importance of RSK inhibitors' selectivity and discussed future drug development directions. This review is expected to shed light on the emergence of RSK inhibitors with high potency, specificity, and selectivity.
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- Ying Sun
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, 60208, IL, United States
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, 38163, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Ma Y, Vemula R, Zhang Q, Wu B, O'Doherty GA. Achmatowicz approach to the asymmetric synthesis of both (+)- and (−)-monanchorin. GREEN SYNTHESIS AND CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gresc.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Liaw MW, Cheng WF, Tong R. C-Aryl Glycosylation: Palladium-Catalyzed Aryl-Allyl Coupling of Achmatowicz Rearrangement Products with Arylboronic Acids. J Org Chem 2020; 85:6663-6674. [PMID: 32314587 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c00688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The first Pd-catalyzed arylation of Achmatowicz rearrangement products with arylboronic acids under mild conditions (rt) to provide the synthetically versatile C-aryl dihydropyranones is reported. It is found that the 4-keto group of Achmatowicz products is essential to increase the reactivity of the Pd-π-allyl complex toward arylboronic acids and that phosphine as the palladium ligand would be destructive to the reaction. This new coupling method addresses the major limitations of previous Pd-catalyzed allyl-aryl couplings of 2,3-unsaturated glycosides with an aryl Grignard or aryl zinc reagent.
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- Ming Wai Liaw
- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.,HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Franconetti A, López Ó, Fernandez-Bolanos JG. Carbohydrates: Potential Sweet Tools Against Cancer. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:1206-1242. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666180719114150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
:Cancer, one of the most devastating degenerative diseases nowadays, is one of the main targets in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the significant increase in the incidence of cancer within world population, together with the complexity of such disease, featured with a multifactorial nature, access to new drugs targeting different biological targets connected to cancer is highly necessary.:Among the vast arsenal of compounds exhibiting antitumor activities, this review will cover the use of carbohydrate derivatives as privileged scaffolds. Their hydrophilic nature, together with their capacity of establishing selective interactions with biological receptors located on cell surface, involved in cell-to-cell communication processes, has allowed the development of an ample number of new templates useful in cancer treatment.:Their intrinsic water solubility has allowed their use as of pro-drug carriers for accessing more efficiently the pharmaceutical targets. The preparation of glycoconjugates in which the carbohydrate is tethered to a pharmacophore has also allowed a better permeation of the drug through cellular membranes, in which selective interactions with the carbohydrate motifs are involved. In this context, the design of multivalent structures (e.g. gold nanoparticles) has been demonstrated to enhance crucial interactions with biological receptors like lectins, glycoproteins that can be involved in cancer progression.:Moreover, the modification of the carbohydrate structural motif, by incorporation of metal complexes, or by replacing their endocyclic oxygen, or carbon atoms with heteroatoms has led to new antitumor agents.:Such diversity of sugar-based templates with relevant antitumor activity will be covered in this review.
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- Antonio Franconetti
- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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Kim S, Li Y, Lin L, Sayasith PR, Tarr AT, Wright EB, Yasmin S, Lannigan DA, O'Doherty GA. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 4'-Substituted Kaempfer-3-ols. J Org Chem 2020; 85:4279-4288. [PMID: 32056430 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.9b03461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The synthesis of two series of five kaempfer-3-ols was described. The first set all have a C-3 hydroxyl group and the second has a carboxymethoxy ether at the C-3 position. Both series have variable substitution at the C-4' position (i.e., OH, Cl, F, H, OMe). Both kaempferols and carboxymethoxy ethers were evaluated for their ability to inhibit ribosomal s6 kinase (RSK) activity and cancer cell proliferation.
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- Sugyeom Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Li Y, Seber P, Wright EB, Yasmin S, Lannigan DA, O'Doherty GA. The affinity of RSK for cylitol analogues of SL0101 is critically dependent on the B-ring C-4'-hydroxy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:3058-3060. [PMID: 32048692 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc00128g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Five cyclitol analogues of SL0101 with variable substitution at the C-4' position (i.e., OH, Cl, F, H, OMe) were synthesized. The series of analogues were evaluated for their ability to inhibit p90 ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) activity. The study demonstrated the importance of the B-ring C-4' hydroxy group for RSK1/2 inhibition.
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- Yu Li
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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- Cell & Developmental Biology, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. and Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN 37232, USA and Cell & Developmental Biology, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Li Y, Sandusky ZM, Vemula R, Zhang Q, Wu B, Fukuda S, Li M, Lannigan DA, O'Doherty GA. Regioselective Synthesis of a C-4'' Carbamate, C-6'' n-Pr Substituted Cyclitol Analogue of SL0101. Org Lett 2020; 22:1448-1452. [PMID: 32009414 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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An asymmetric synthesis of two analogues of SL0101 (1) has been achieved. The effort is aimed at the discovery of inhibitors of the p90 ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) with improved bioavailability. The route relies upon the use of the Taylor catalyst to regioselectively install C-3″ acetyl or carbamate functionality. This study led to the identification of a third-generation analogue of SL0101 with a C-4″ n-Pr-carbamate and a C-3″ acetate with improved RSK inhibitory activity.
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- Yu Li
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology , Northeastern University , Boston , Massachusetts 02115 , United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology , Northeastern University , Boston , Massachusetts 02115 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology , Northeastern University , Boston , Massachusetts 02115 , United States
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- Division of Natural Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences , University of Guam , Mangilao , Guam 96923
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States.,Division of Cell Growth and Tumor Regulation, Proteo-Science Center , Ehime University , Toon , Ehime 791-0295 , Japan.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics , Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine , Toon , Ehime 791-0295 , Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology , Northeastern University , Boston , Massachusetts 02115 , United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States.,Department of Biomedical Engineering , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States.,Department of Cell and Developmental Biology , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , Tennessee 37232 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology , Northeastern University , Boston , Massachusetts 02115 , United States
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Thiel D, Blume F, Jäger C, Deska J. Chloroperoxidase-Catalyzed Achmatowicz Rearrangements. European J Org Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201800333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Thiel
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science; Aalto-yliopisto; Kemistintie 1 02150 Espoo Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science; Aalto-yliopisto; Kemistintie 1 02150 Espoo Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science; Aalto-yliopisto; Kemistintie 1 02150 Espoo Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science; Aalto-yliopisto; Kemistintie 1 02150 Espoo Finland
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Li M, Li Y, Ludwik KA, Sandusky ZM, Lannigan DA, O'Doherty GA. Stereoselective Synthesis and Evaluation of C6″-Substituted 5a-Carbasugar Analogues of SL0101 as Inhibitors of RSK1/2. Org Lett 2017; 19:2410-2413. [PMID: 28441024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b00945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A convergent synthesis of 5a-carbasugar analogues of the n-Pr-variant of SL0101 is described. The analogues were synthesized in an effort to find compounds with potent in vivo efficacy in the inhibition of p90 ribosomal s6 kinase (RSK1/2). The synthesis derived the desired C-4 L-rhamnose stereochemistry from quinic acid and used a highly selective cuprate addition, NaBH4 reduction, Mitsunobu inversion, and alkene dihydroxylation to install the remaining stereochemistry. A Pd-catalyzed cyclitolization stereoselectively installed the aglycon at the anomeric position. The analogues were evaluated as RSK1/2 inhibitors and found to have 3- to 6-fold improved activity.
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- Mingzong Li
- Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Departments of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States.,Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine , Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University , Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Song W, Wang S, Tang W. De Novo Synthesis of Mono- and Oligosaccharides via Dihydropyran Intermediates. Chem Asian J 2017; 12:1027-1042. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201700212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Wangze Song
- School of Pharmacy; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison WI 53705 USA
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology; State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian, 116024 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy; Hainan Medical University; Haikou 571199 P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison WI 53705 USA
- Department of Chemistry; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison WI 53706 USA
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Casalvieri KA, Matheson CJ, Backos DS, Reigan P. Selective Targeting of RSK Isoforms in Cancer. Trends Cancer 2017; 3:302-312. [PMID: 28718440 DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The p90 ribosomal S6 kinase family (RSK1-4) is a group of highly conserved Ser/Thr kinases that act as downstream effectors of the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway. The RSKs phosphorylate a range of substrates involved in transcription, translation, cell cycle regulation, and cell survival. Although the RSKs have a high degree of sequence homology, their functional differences in cancer are of great interest. Current RSK inhibitors target more than one RSK isoform, and this may limit their efficacy as anticancer agents. Here, we review the structure and function of the RSK kinases, their role in cancer growth and survival, and their potential as modulators of chemoresistance. In addition, we summarize the development of current RSK inhibitors and their limitations.
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- Kimberly A Casalvieri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12850 East Montview Boulevard, V20-2102, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12850 East Montview Boulevard, V20-2102, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12850 East Montview Boulevard, V20-2102, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12850 East Montview Boulevard, V20-2102, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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INTRODUCTION The p90 ribosomal S6 kinases (RSK) are a family of Ser/Thr protein kinases that are downstream effectors of MEK1/2-ERK1/2. Increased RSK activation is implicated in the etiology of multiple pathologies, including numerous types of cancers, cardiovascular disease, liver and lung fibrosis, and infections. AREAS COVERED The review summarizes the patent and scientific literature on small molecule modulators of RSK and their potential use as therapeutics. The patents were identified using World Intellectual Property Organization and United States Patent and Trademark Office databases. The compounds described are predominantly RSK inhibitors, but a RSK activator is also described. The majority of the inhibitors are not RSK-specific. EXPERT OPINION Based on the overwhelming evidence that RSK is involved in a number of diseases that have high mortalities it seems surprising that there are no RSK modulators that have pharmacokinetic properties suitable for in vivo use. MEK1/2 inhibitors are in the clinic, but the efficacy of these compounds appears to be limited by their side effects. We hypothesize that targeting the downstream effectors of MEK1/2, like RSK, are an untapped source of drug targets and that they will generate less side effects than MEK1/2 inhibitors because they regulate fewer effectors.
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- Katarzyna A Ludwik
- a Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , TN , USA
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- a Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , TN , USA.,b Department of Cancer Biology , Vanderbilt University , Nashville , TN , USA
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Kubiak A, Kołodziuk R, Porwański S, Zawisza A. Palladium(0)-catalysed synthesis of 2,3- and 3,4-unsaturated aryl β-O-glycosides. Carbohydr Res 2015; 417:34-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2015.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Revised: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Gomez AM, Lobo F, Miranda S, Lopez JC. A Survey of Recent Synthetic Applications of 2,3-Dideoxy-Hex-2-enopyranosides. Molecules 2015; 20:8357-94. [PMID: 26007170 PMCID: PMC6272535 DOI: 10.3390/molecules20058357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Unsaturated carbohydrate derivatives are useful intermediates in synthetic transformations leading to a variety of compounds. The aim of this review is to highlight the rich chemistry of ∆-2,3 unsaturated pyranosides, emphasizing the variety of transformations that have been carried out in these substrates during the last decade.
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- Ana M Gomez
- Instituto de Química Orgánica General (IQOG-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Química Orgánica General (IQOG-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Química Orgánica General (IQOG-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Química Orgánica General (IQOG-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
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Li M, Li Y, Mrozowski RM, Sandusky ZM, Shan M, Song X, Wu B, Zhang Q, Lannigan DA, O’Doherty GA. Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship Study of 5a-Carbasugar Analogues of SL0101. ACS Med Chem Lett 2015; 6:95-9. [PMID: 25589938 DOI: 10.1021/ml5004525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
The Ser/Thr protein kinase, RSK, is associated with oncogenesis, and therefore, there are ongoing efforts to develop RSK inhibitors that are suitable for use in vivo. SL0101 is a natural product that demonstrates selectivity for RSK inhibition. However, SL0101 has a short biological half-life in vivo. To address this issue we designed a set of eight cyclitol analogues, which should be resistant to acid catalyzed anomeric bond hydrolysis. The analogues were synthesized and evaluated for their ability to selectively inhibit RSK in vitro and in cell-based assays. All the analogues were prepared using a stereodivergent palladium-catalyzed glycosylation/cyclitolization for installing the aglycon. The l-cyclitol analogues were found to inhibit RSK2 in in vitro kinase activity with a similar efficacy to that of SL0101, however, the analogues were not specific for RSK in cell-based assays. In contrast, the d-isomers showed no RSK inhibitory activity in in vitro kinase assay.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mingzong Li
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| | - Yu Li
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| | | | | | - Mingde Shan
- Department
of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
| | - Xiwen Song
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| | - Bulan Wu
- Department
of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
| | - Qi Zhang
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| | | | - George A. O’Doherty
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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