Structure-Based Discovery of a New Class of Hsp90 Inhibitors.
Barril, X., Brough, P., Drysdale, M., Hubbard, R.E., Massey, A., Surgenor, A., Wright, L.(2005) Bioorg Med Chem Lett 15: 5187
- PubMed: 16202589 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2005.08.092
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
2BZ5 - PubMed Abstract: 
Docking-based virtual screening identified 1-(2-phenol)-2-naphthol compounds as a new class of Hsp90 inhibitors of low to sub-micromolar potency. Here we report the binding affinities and cellular activities of several members of this class. A high resolution crystal structure of the most potent compound reveals its binding mode in the ATP binding site of Hsp90, providing a rationale for the observed activity of the series and suggesting strategies for developing compounds with improved properties.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Vernalis (R&D) Ltd, Granta Park, Abington, Cambridge CB1 6GB, UK. x.barril@vernalis.com