Biological Activity
PF-3758309 is an orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of p21-activated kinase 4 (PAK4) with potential antineoplastic activity. PF-3758309 inhibits phosphorylation of the PAK4 substrate GEF-H1 (IC(50) = 1.3 nM) and anchorage-independent growth of a panel of tumor cell lines (IC(50) = 4.7 +/- 3 nM). PF-3758309 also inhibits cellular proliferation (IC50 = 20 nM) and anchorage-independent growth (IC50 = 27 nM) of A549 cells. PF-3758309 blocks the growth of multiple human tumor xenografts, with a plasma EC50 value of 0.4 nM in the most sensitive model. In tumor models, PF-3758309 inhibits PAK4-dependent pathways in proteomic studies and regulates functional activities related to cell proliferation and survival.
Protocol
Cell Experiment |
Cell lines |
HEK293T, HCT116, and SKOV3 cells |
Preparation method |
Using a panel of cancer cell lines test the potency of PF-3758309. On day 1, plating cells on 384-well plates. On day 2, adding compounds to the cell culture. Incubating the cells with the compound for 3 days. On day 5, aspirating all media from the wells. Dose-dependent effects of PF-3758309 on cell proliferation are quantified via the CellTiter-Glo Luminescent Cell Viability Assay(a,b,c), which is a homogeneous method of determining the number of viable cells in culture based on quantitation of the ATP present, an indicator of metabolically active cells. Proliferation data displayed for HEK293T, HCT116, and SKOV3 cells are measured using the Cyquant NF assay as specified by the manufacturer. Briefly, 24 h after seeding on 384-well plates, cells are treated with vehicle or PF-3758309, Dasatinib, or the positive control, Bleomycin (60 mU/ mL).After drug treatment for 72 hours, cell proliferation is measured. Results for each drug are normalized to vehicle control and expressed as a percentage of maximum assay inhibition relative to Bleomycin. Error bars represent the SD from at least three experiments |
Concentrations |
~1 μM |
Incubation time |
72 hours |
Animal Experiment |
Animal models |
Xenograft tumors in nude mice |
Formulation |
0.5% methylcellulose |
Dosages |
7.5-30 mg/kg BID |
Administration |
p.o. |
Conversion of different model animals based on BSA (Value based on data from FDA Draft Guidelines)
Species |
Mouse |
Rat |
Rabbit |
Guinea pig |
Hamster |
Dog |
Weight (kg) |
0.02 |
0.15 |
1.8 |
0.4 |
0.08 |
10 |
Body Surface Area (m2) |
0.007 |
0.025 |
0.15 |
0.05 |
0.02 |
0.5 |
Km factor |
3 |
6 |
12 |
8 |
5 |
20 |
Animal A (mg/kg) = Animal B (mg/kg) multiplied by |
Animal B Km
|
Animal A Km |
For example, to modify the dose of Compound A used for a mouse (20 mg/kg) to a dose based on the BSA for a rat, multiply 20 mg/kg by the Km factor for a mouse and then divide by the Km factor for a rat. This calculation results in a rat equivalent dose for Compound A of 10 mg/kg.
Chemical Information
Molecular Weight |
490.62 |
Formula |
C25H30N8OS |
CAS Number |
898044-15-0
|
Purity |
>98% |
Solubility |
DMSO 10 mM |
Storage |
at -20°C
|
References
[1] Zhao ZS, et al. F1000 Biol Rep. Do PAKs make good drug targets?
[2] Murray BW, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. Small-molecule p21-activated kinase inhibitor PF-3758309 is a potent inhibitor of oncogenic signaling and tumor growth.