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Function
[MKNK2_HUMAN] Serine/threonine-protein kinase that phosphorylates SFPQ/PSF, HNRNPA1 and EIF4E. May play a role in the response to environmental stress and cytokines. Appears to regulate translation by phosphorylating EIF4E, thus increasing the affinity of this protein for the 7-methylguanosine-containing mRNA cap. Required for mediating PP2A-inhibition-induced EIF4E phosphorylation. Triggers EIF4E shuttling from cytoplasm to nucleus. Isoform 1 displays a high basal kinase activity, but isoform 2 exhibits a very low kinase activity. Acts as a mediator of the suppressive effects of IFNgamma on hematopoiesis. Negative regulator for signals that control generation of arsenic trioxide As(2)O(3)-dependent apoptosis and anti-leukemic responses. Involved in anti-apoptotic signaling in response to serum withdrawal.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Dysregulated translation of mRNA plays a major role in tumorigenesis. Mitogen-activated protein kinase interacting kinases (MNK)1/2 are key regulators of mRNA translation integrating signals from oncogenic and immune signaling pathways through phosphorylation of eIF4E and other mRNA binding proteins. Modulation of these key effector proteins regulates mRNA, which controls tumor/stromal cell signaling. Compound 23 (eFT508), an exquisitely selective, potent dual MNK1/2 inhibitor, was designed to assess the potential for control of oncogene signaling at the level of mRNA translation. The crystal structure-guided design leverages stereoelectronic interactions unique to MNK culminating in a novel pyridone-aminal structure described for the first time in the kinase literature. Compound 23 has potent in vivo antitumor activity in models of diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, suggesting that controlling dysregulated translation has real therapeutic potential. Compound 23 is currently being evaluated in Phase 2 clinical trials in solid tumors and lymphoma. Compound 23 is the first highly selective dual MNK inhibitor targeting dysregulated translation being assessed clinically.
Structure-based Design of Pyridone-Aminal eFT508 Targeting Dysregulated Translation by Selective Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Interacting Kinases 1 and 2 (MNK1/2) Inhibition.,Reich SH, Sprengeler PA, Chiang GG, Appleman JR, Chen J, Clarine J, Eam B, Ernst JT, Han Q, Goel VK, Han EZR, Huang V, Hung INJ, Jemison A, Jessen KA, Molter J, Murphy D, Neal M, Parker GS, Shaghafi M, Sperry S, Staunton J, Stumpf CR, Thompson PA, Tran C, Webber SE, Wegerski CJ, Zheng H, Webster KR J Med Chem. 2018 Apr 26;61(8):3516-3540. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b01795. Epub , 2018 Mar 29. PMID:29526098[10]
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References
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- ↑ Reich SH, Sprengeler PA, Chiang GG, Appleman JR, Chen J, Clarine J, Eam B, Ernst JT, Han Q, Goel VK, Han EZR, Huang V, Hung INJ, Jemison A, Jessen KA, Molter J, Murphy D, Neal M, Parker GS, Shaghafi M, Sperry S, Staunton J, Stumpf CR, Thompson PA, Tran C, Webber SE, Wegerski CJ, Zheng H, Webster KR. Structure-based Design of Pyridone-Aminal eFT508 Targeting Dysregulated Translation by Selective Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Interacting Kinases 1 and 2 (MNK1/2) Inhibition. J Med Chem. 2018 Apr 26;61(8):3516-3540. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b01795. Epub , 2018 Mar 29. PMID:29526098 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b01795
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