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Structure-Activity Relationship Study and Design Strategies of Hydantoin, Thiazolidinedione, and Rhodanine-Based
Muhammad Naufal1, Elvira Hermawati2, Yana Maolana Syah2
1Department of Chemistry, Padjadjaran University, Jalan Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km. 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia.
Abstract:
Cancer is one of the most prominent causes of the rapidly growing mortality numbers worldwide. Cancer originates from normal cells that have acquired the capability to alter their molecular, biochemical, and cellular traits. The alteration of cell signaling enzymes, such as kinases, can initiate and amplify cancer progression. As a curative method, the targeted therapy utilized small molecules' capability to inhibit kinase's cellular function. This review provides a brief history (1999-2023) of Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitors (SMKIs) discovery with their molecular perspective. Furthermore, this current review also addresses the application and the development of hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine-based derivatives as kinase inhibitors toward several subclasses (EGFR, PI3K, VEGFR, Pim, c-Met, CDK, IGFR, and ERK) accompanied by their structure-activity relationship study and their molecular interactions. The present work summarizes and compiles all the important structural information essential for developing hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine-based kinase inhibitors to improve their potency in the future.
Insights
This review details the discovery of Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitors (SMKIs) from 1999-2023. It focuses on developing novel hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine derivatives for targeted cancer therapy.
Area of Science:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cancer's global mortality impact necessitates innovative therapeutic strategies.
- Kinase signaling pathways are crucial in cancer initiation and progression.
- Targeted therapy using small molecules offers a promising approach to inhibit kinase activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical development (1999-2023) of Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitors (SMKIs).
- To explore the application and design of hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine derivatives as kinase inhibitors.
- To summarize structural information for enhancing future kinase inhibitor development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of SMKIs discovery and development.
- Analysis of structure-activity relationships for specific kinase inhibitor subclasses.
- Compilation of molecular interaction data for derivative design.
Main Results:
- Overview of SMKI evolution and molecular perspectives.
- Detailed examination of hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine derivatives targeting EGFR, PI3K, VEGFR, Pim, c-Met, CDK, IGFR, and ERK.
- Identification of key structural features influencing kinase inhibition potency.
Conclusions:
- SMKIs represent a significant advancement in targeted cancer therapy.
- Hydantoin, thiazolidinedione, and rhodanine scaffolds show potential for developing potent kinase inhibitors.
- Further research into structure-activity relationships can optimize future SMKI design for improved efficacy.
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