Based on structural analysis of the human 2-oxoglutarate (2OG) dependent JMJD2 histoneNε-methyl lysyl demethylase family, 3-substituted pyridine 2, 4-dicarboxylic acids were identified as potential inhibitors with possible selectivity over other human 2OG oxygenases. Microwave-assisted palladium-catalysed cross coupling methodology was developed to install a diverse set of substituents on the sterically demanding C-3 position ...