Institution: | aDiscovery Chemistry Research, Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA bCancer Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA |
Abstract: | Structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies on the tricyclic isoxazole series of MRP1 modulators have resulted in the identification of potent and selective inhibitors containing cyclohexyl-based linkers. These studies ultimately identified compound 21b, which reverses drug resistance to MRP1 substrates, such as doxorubicin, in HeLa-T5 cells (EC50 = 0.093 μM), while showing no inherent cytotoxicity. Additionally, 21b inhibits ATP-dependent, MRP1-mediated LTC4 uptake into membrane vesicles prepared from the MRP1-overexpressing HeLa-T5 cells (EC50 = 0.064 μM) and shows selectivity (1115-fold) against the related transporter, P-glycoprotein, in HL60/Adr and HL60/Vinc cells. Finally, when dosed in combination with the oncolytic MRP1 substrate vincristine, 21b showed tumor regression and growth delay in MRP1-overexpressing tumors in vivo. |