Discovery and optimization of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine inhibitors of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R)

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Feb 1;19(3):1004-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.11.058. Epub 2008 Nov 20.

Abstract

The optimization of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine inhibitors as potent and selective inhibitors of IGF-1R is presented. Further optimization of oral exposure in mice is also discussed. Detailed selectivity, in vitro activity, and in vivo PK profiles of an optimized compound is also highlighted.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Aniline Compounds / chemistry
  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Drug Design
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Mice
  • Models, Chemical
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Pyridines / chemical synthesis
  • Pyridines / chemistry*
  • Pyridines / pharmacology
  • Receptor, IGF Type 1 / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Receptor, IGF Type 1 / chemistry*
  • Receptor, Insulin / metabolism

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • Pyridines
  • Receptor, IGF Type 1
  • Receptor, Insulin
  • imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine
  • aniline