Discovery of a Potent and Selective GSPT1 Molecular Glue Degrader for the Treatment of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer.

The treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) remains a significant challenge, necessitating the development of new and promising therapeutic strategies. Utilizing molecular glue to degrade previously intractable cancer drivers represents an emerging and promising therapeutic approach to cancer treatment. In this study, we developed a novel CRBN-interacting molecular glue, (XYD049), which exhibits potent and selective degradation of G1 to S phase transition 1 (GSPT1), a well-known untargetable cancer driver in diverse cancer cells.

Discovery of the First BRD4 Second Bromodomain (BD2)-Selective Inhibitors.

Pan-BD2 inhibitors have been shown to retain an antileukemia effect and display less dose-limiting toxicities than pan-BET inhibitors. However, it is necessary to consider the potential off-target toxicity associated with the inhibition of four BET BD2 proteins. To date, no BRD4 BD2 domain selective inhibitor has been reported.

Discovery of a Promising CBP/p300 Degrader XYD129 for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

The epigenetic target CREB (cyclic-AMP responsive element binding protein) binding protein (CBP) and its homologue p300 were promising therapeutic targets for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Herein, we report the design, synthesis, and evaluation of a class of CBP/p300 PROTAC degraders based on our previously reported highly potent and selective CBP/p300 inhibitor . Among the compounds synthesized, (XYD129) demonstrated high potency and formed a ternary complex between CBP/p300 and CRBN (AlphaScreen).

Discovery and pharmacological characterization of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as RORγ inverse agonists against prostate cancer.

The retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor γ (RORγ) is regarded as an attractive therapeutic target for the treatment of prostate cancer. Herein, we report the identification, optimization, and evaluation of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as novel RORγ inverse agonists, starting from high throughput screening using a thermal stability shift assay (TSA). The representative compounds 13e (designated as XY039) and 14a (designated as XY077) effectively inhibited the RORγ transcriptional activity and exhibited excellent selectivity against other nuclear receptor subtypes.

Discovery of Highly Potent and Efficient CBP/p300 Degraders with Strong Antitumor Activity.

The transcriptional coactivator cAMP response element binding protein (CREB)-binding protein (CBP) and its homologue p300 have emerged as attractive therapeutic targets for human cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Herein, we report the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a series of cereblon (CRBN)-recruiting CBP/p300 proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) based on the inhibitor CCS1477. The representative compounds (XYD190) and (XYD198) potently inhibited the growth of AML cells with low nanomolar IC values and effectively degraded CBP and p300 proteins in a concentration- and time-dependent manner.

Liver receptor homolog-1: structures, related diseases, and drug discovery.

Liver receptor homolog-1 (LRH-1), a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, is a ligand-regulated transcription factor that plays crucial roles in metabolism, development, and immunity. Despite being classified as an 'orphan' receptor due to the ongoing debate surrounding its endogenous ligands, recent researches have demonstrated that LRH-1 can be modulated by various synthetic ligands. This highlights the potential of LRH-1 as an attractive drug target for the treatment of inflammation, metabolic disorders, and cancer.

Optimization of the synthesis of BET BD2 selective inhibitor XY153.

XY153 is a promising BET BD2 inhibitor with an IC value of 0.79 nM against BRD4 BD2. It shows 354-fold selectivity over BRD4-BD1 and 6-fold selectivity over other BET BD2 domains.

Discovery of a potent and selective CBP bromodomain inhibitor (Y08262) for treating acute myeloid leukemia.

The bromodomain of CREB (cyclic-AMP response element binding protein) binding protein (CBP) is an epigenetic "reader" and plays a key role in transcriptional regulation. CBP bromodomain is considered to be a promising therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Herein, we report the discovery of a series of 1-(indolizin-3-yl)ethan-1-one derivatives as potent, and selective CBP bromodomain inhibitors focused on improving cellular potency.

Rational design, synthesis and biological evaluation of benzo[d]isoxazole derivatives as potent BET bivalent inhibitors for potential treatment of prostate cancer.

Multivalency is an attractive strategy for effective binding to target protein. Bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family features two tandem bromodomains (BD1, BD2), which are considered to be potential new targets for prostate cancer. Herein, we report the rational design, optimization, and evaluation of a class of novel BET bivalent inhibitors based on our monovalent BET inhibitor 7 (Y06037).

Structural insights revealed by the cocrystal structure of CCS1477 in complex with CBP bromodomain.

Inhibition of the bromodomain of the CREB (cyclic-AMP response element-binding protein) binding protein (CBP) is a particularly promising new therapeutic approach for cancer. Benzimidazole derivatives CCS1477 and its analogues (8 and 9) are highly potent and selective CBP bromodomain inhibitors, with K values of 26.4, 37.

Discovery of a Highly Selective and H435R-Sensitive Thyroid Hormone Receptor β Agonist.

The design and development of agonists selectively targeting thyroid hormone receptor β (TRβ) and TRβ mutants remain challenging tasks. In this study, we first adopted the strategy of breaking the "His-Phe switch" to solve two problems, simultaneously. A structure-based design approach was successfully utilized to obtain compound , which is a potent TRβ agonist (EC: 21.

Structure-Based Discovery and Optimization of Furo[3,2-]pyridin-4(5)-one Derivatives as Potent and Second Bromodomain (BD2)-Selective Bromo and Extra Terminal Domain (BET) Inhibitors.

Pan-bromodomain and extra terminal (Pan-BET) inhibitors show profound efficacy but exhibit pharmacology-driven toxicities in clinical trials. The development of domain-selective BET inhibitors to separate efficacy and toxicity is urgently needed. Herein, we report a series of furo[3,2-]pyridin-4(5)-one derivatives as novel BD2-selective BET inhibitors.

Design, synthesis and pharmacological characterization of N-(3-ethylbenzo[d]isoxazol-5-yl) sulfonamide derivatives as BRD4 inhibitors against acute myeloid leukemia.

BRD4 plays a key role in the regulation of gene transcription and has been identified as an attractive target for cancer treatment. In this study, we designed 26 new compounds by modifying 3-ethyl-benzo[d]isoxazole core with sulfonamides. Most compounds exhibited potent BRD4 binding activities with ΔT values exceeding 6 °C.

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of 1-(Indolizin-3-yl)ethan-1-ones as CBP Bromodomain Inhibitors for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.

CREB (cyclic-AMP responsive element binding protein) binding protein (CBP) is a potential target for prostate cancer treatment. Herein, we report the structural optimization of a series of 1-(indolizin-3-yl)ethan-1-one compounds as new selective CBP bromodomain inhibitors, aiming to improve cellular potency and metabolic stability. This process led to compound (Y08284), which possesses good liver microsomal stability and pharmacokinetic properties ( = 25.

Discovery and Characterization of Benzimidazole Derivative XY123 as a Potent, Selective, and Orally Available RORγ Inverse Agonist.

Receptor-related orphan receptor γ (RORγ) has emerged as an attractive therapeutic target for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Herein, we report our effort on the discovery, optimization, and evaluation of benzothiazole and benzimidazole derivatives as novel inverse agonists of RORγ. The representative compound (designated as XY123) potently inhibited the RORγ transcription activity with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC) value of 64 nM and showed excellent selectivity against other nuclear receptors.

Discovery and optimization of novel N-benzyl-3,6-dimethylbenzo[d]isoxazol-5-amine derivatives as potent and selective TRIM24 bromodomain inhibitors with potential anti-cancer activities.

Tripartite motif-containing protein 24 (TRIM24), recognized as an epigenetic reader for acetylated H3K23 (H3K23ac) via its bromodomain, has been closely involved in tumorigenesis or tumor progression of several cancers. Developing inhibitors of TRIM24 is significant for functional studies and drug discovery. Herein, we report the identification, optimization and evaluation of N-benzyl-3,6-dimethylbenzo[d]isoxazol-5-amines as TRIM24 bromodomain inhibitors starting from an in house library screening.

Discovery of the First Low Nanomolar Liver Receptor Homolog-1 (LRH-1) Agonist.

The liver receptor homolog-1 (LRH-1, NR5A2), a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, has emerged as a promising drug target for the treatment of diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancers. However, the discovery of LRH-1 modulators remains a challenge since the large and hydrophobic ligand binding pocket of LRH-1 has been difficult to target. This Viewpoint discusses the recent discovery, published in this journal, that the first low nanomolar LRH-1 agonist was identified through structure-guided design.

Discovery and Characterization of XY101, a Potent, Selective, and Orally Bioavailable RORγ Inverse Agonist for Treatment of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer.

We report the design, optimization, and biological evaluation of nuclear receptor RORγ inverse agonists as therapeutic agents for prostate cancer treatment. The most potent compound 27 (designated as XY101) exhibited cellular activity with an IC value of 30 nM in a cell-based reporter gene assay with good selectivity against other nuclear receptor subtypes. The cocrystal structure of 27 in complex with the RORγ ligand binding domain provided a solid structural basis for its antagonistic mechanism.

Structure-Based Discovery and Optimization of Benzo[ d]isoxazole Derivatives as Potent and Selective BET Inhibitors for Potential Treatment of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC).

The bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family proteins have gained increasing interest as drug targets for treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Here, we describe the design, optimization, and evaluation of benzo[ d]isoxazole-containing compounds as potent BET bromodomain inhibitors. Cocrystal structures of the representative inhibitors in complex with BRD4(1) provided solid structural basis for compound optimization.

Discovery and structural optimization of 4-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones as RORc inverse agonists.

Aim: Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan nuclear receptors (RORs) are orphan nuclear receptors that show constitutive activity in the absence of ligands. Among 3 subtypes of RORs, RORc is a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of Th17-mediated autoimmune diseases. Here, we report novel RORc inverse agonists discovered through structure-based drug design.

Identification of N-phenyl-2-(N-phenylphenylsulfonamido)acetamides as new RORγ inverse agonists: Virtual screening, structure-based optimization, and biological evaluation.

Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptors (RORs) are ligand-dependent transcriptional factors and members of the nuclear receptor superfamily. RORs regulate inflammation, metabolic disorders and circadian rhythm. RORγ is a promising therapeutic drug target for treating Th17-mediated autoimmune diseases.