Selective Aurora A-TPX2 Interaction Inhibitors Have In Vivo Efficacy as Targeted Antimitotic Agents.
J Med Chem
; 67(17): 15521-15536, 2024 Sep 12.
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ABSTRACT
Aurora A kinase, a cell division regulator, is frequently overexpressed in various cancers, provoking genome instability and resistance to antimitotic chemotherapy. Localization and enzymatic activity of Aurora A are regulated by its interaction with the spindle assembly factor TPX2. We have used fragment-based, structure-guided lead discovery to develop small molecule inhibitors of the Aurora A-TPX2 protein-protein interaction (PPI). Our lead compound, CAM2602, inhibits Aurora ATPX2 interaction, binding Aurora A with 19 nM affinity. CAM2602 exhibits oral bioavailability, causes pharmacodynamic biomarker modulation, and arrests the growth of tumor xenografts. CAM2602 acts by a novel mechanism compared to ATP-competitive inhibitors and is highly specific to Aurora A over Aurora B. Consistent with our finding that Aurora A overexpression drives taxane resistance, these inhibitors synergize with paclitaxel to suppress the outgrowth of pancreatic cancer cells. Our results provide a blueprint for targeting the Aurora A-TPX2 PPI for cancer therapy and suggest a promising clinical utility for this mode of action.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteínas de Ciclo Celular
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Antimitóticos
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Aurora Quinasa A
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Proteínas Asociadas a Microtúbulos
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Med Chem
Asunto de la revista:
QUIMICA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos