1. Cytopia Research Pty Ltd, 576 Swan St, Richmond, VIC 3121, Australia;2. Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
Abstract:
CYT997 was discovered as a potent tubulin polymerization inhibitor possessing potent cytotoxic activity against a range of cancer cells. Details of SAR studies, pharmacokinetic investigations and synthesis of compounds leading to the discovery of CYT997 are reported.