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Bennett, J. M.

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SGC-GAK-1: a chemical probe for cyclin G associated kinase (GAK)

We describe SGC-GAK-1 (11), a potent, selective, and cell-active inhibitor of cyclin G associated kinase (GAK), together with a structurally-related negative control SGC-GAK-1N (14). SGC-GAK-1 is highly selective in a kinome-wide screen, but cellular engagement assays defined RIPK2 as a collateral target. We identified 18 as a potent inhibitor of RIPK2 lacking GAK activity. Together, the chemical probe set of 11, 14, and 18 can be used to interrogate the cellular biology of GAK inhibition.

cell biology

Identification and Optimization of 4-Anilinoquinolines as Inhibitors of Cyclin G Associated Kinase

4-Anilinoquinolines were identified as potent and narrow spectrum inhibitors of the cyclin G associated kinase (GAK), an important regulator of viral and bacterial entry into host cells. Optimization of the 4-anilino group and the 6,7-quinoline substituents produced GAK inhibitors with nanomolar activity and over 50,000-fold selectivity relative to other members of the numb-associated kinase (NAK) sub-family. These compounds may be useful tools to explore the therapeutic potential of GAK in prevention of a broad range of infectious diseases.

pharmacology and toxicology