Structure-based screening and optimization of cytisine derivatives as inhibitors of the menin–MLL interaction

Hai Jing Zhong, Bo Ra Lee, Joshua William Boyle, Wanhe Wang, Dik Lung Ma*, Philip Wai Hong Chan*, Chung Hang Leung*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

32 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The natural product-like compound 1 was identified as a direct inhibitor of the menin-MLL interaction by in silico screening. Structure-based optimization furnished analogue 1a, which showed significantly higher potency than both the lead structure 1 and the reference compound MI-2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5788-5791
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume52
Issue number34
Early online date10 Mar 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2016

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Structure-based screening and optimization of cytisine derivatives as inhibitors of the menin–MLL interaction'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this