Synthesis and SAR studies of imidazo-[1,2-a]-pyrazine Aurora kinase inhibitors with improved off-target kinase selectivity.
Voss, M.E., Rainka, M.P., Fleming, M., Peterson, L.H., Belanger, D.B., Siddiqui, M.A., Hruza, A., Voigt, J., Gray, K., Basso, A.D.(2012) Bioorg Med Chem Lett 22: 3544-3549
- PubMed: 22503250 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.03.051
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
3VAP - PubMed Abstract: 
The structure-activity relationships of new Aurora A/B kinase inhibitors derived from the previously identified kinase inhibitor 12 are described. Introduction of acetic acid amides onto the pyrazole of compound 12 was postulated to influence Aurora A/B selectivity and improve the profile against off-target kinases. The SAR of the acetic acid amides was explored and the effect of substitution on enzyme inhibition as well as mechanism-based cell activity was studied. Additionally, several of the more potent inhibitors were screened for their off-target kinase selectivity.
Organizational Affiliation: 
AMRI Global, 26 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12212, USA. matthew.voss@amriglobal.com