CDK9 Antagonist-1 (compounds 11c) is a potent and selective CDK9 degrader based on PROTAC, with an IC50 of 17 μM in MCF-7 cell lines. Natural product Wogonin binds ubiquitin E3 ligase cereblon (CRBN) via a linker to form PROTAC[1]. CDK9|17 μM (IC50, MCF-7 cells) [1]. Bian J , et al. Discovery of Wogonin-based PROTACs against CDK9 and capable of achieving antitumor activity. Bioorg Chem. 2018 Dec;81:373-381.
CDK7 9-IN-1 is a specific inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 7 9 (CDK7 9). It specifically targets CDK7, while also displaying inhibitory activity against CDK9. CDK7 9-IN-1 demonstrates excellent inhibitory potency against CDK7, with IC50 values of 0.0656 μM and 0.00574 μM without pre-incubation and after 3 hours pre-incubation, respectively. Furthermore, CDK7 9-IN-1 inhibits CDK9 with an IC50 of 2.14 μM after 3 hours pre-incubation. Its application in cancer research makes it valuable for such investigations.
BAY 61-3606 HCl is a cell-permeable, reversible inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase. BAY 61-3606 HCl can inhibit degranulation and block cytokine release from mast cells. Oral administration of BAY 61-3606 to rats was shown to suppress antigen-induced passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction, bronchoconstriction, and bronchial edema. It can also sensitize MCF-7 breast cancer cells to TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL)-mediated apoptosis by inhibiting Cdk9. This compound has been used in a pre-clinical model to explore the feasibility of targeting Syk in the treatment of retinoblastoma.
PROTAC CDK9 degrader-2 (compounds 11c) is a potent and selective CDK9 degrader based on PROTAC, with an IC50 of 17 μM in MCF-7 cell lines. Natural product Wogonin binds ubiquitin E3 ligase cereblon (CRBN) via a linker to form PROTAC[1].