Use of the Nitrile Oxide Cycloaddition (NOC) reaction for molecular probe generation: A new class of enzyme selective histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACIs) showing picomolar activity at HDAC6

Alan P. Kozikowski, Subhasish Tapadar, Doris N. Luchini, Hwan Kim Ki, Daniel D. Billadeau

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Abstract

A series of hydroxamate based HDAC inhibitors containing a phenylisoxazole as the CAP group has been synthesized using nitrile oxide cycloaddition chemistry. An HDAC6 selective inhibitor having a potency of ∼2 picomolar was identified. Some of the compounds were examined for their ability to block pancreatic cancer cell growth and found to be about 10-fold more potent than SAHA. This research provides valuable, new molecular probes for use in exploring HDAC biology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4370-4373
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of medicinal chemistry
Volume51
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 14 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Drug Discovery

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