PF 3644022

PF-3644022 is a potent, selective, orally active and ATP-competitive MAPKAPK2 (MK2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.2 nM and a Ki of 3 nM. PF-3644022 also inhibits MK3 and p38 regulated/activated kinase (PRAK) with IC50s of 53 nM and 5.0 nM, respectively. PF-3644022 potently inhibits TNFα production and has anti-inflammatory effect[1].

Signaling Pathways >> MAPK/ERK Pathway >> MAPKAPK2 (MK2)

Signaling Pathways >> MAPK/ERK Pathway >> p38 MAPK

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

IC50: 5.2 nM (MK2), 5.0 nM (PRAK) and 53 nM (MK3)[1]. Ki: 3 nM (MK2)[1]

The inhibitory activity of PF-3644022 against other MAPKAP kinase family members is evaluated. Other than MNK2 with an IC50 of 148 nM, other family members are largely not inhibited, showing at least several hundred-fold selectivity versus MK2[1]. In the human U937 monocytic cell line or peripheral blood mononuclear cells, PF-3644022 potently inhibits TNFα production with similar activity (IC50 of 160 nM). PF-3644022 blocks TNFα and IL-6 production in LPS-stimulated human whole blood with IC50 values of 1.6 and 10.3 μM, respectively. Inhibition of TNFα in U937 cells and blood correlates closely with inhibition of phospho-heat shock protein 27, a target biomarker of MK2 activity[1].

PF-3644022 (3-100 mg/kg; oral gavage; twice a day; for 12 days; Lewis rats) treatment shows dose-dependent inhibition of chronic paw swelling measured on day 21 after 12 days of oral dosing, with ED50 value of 20 mg/kg[1]. Animal Model: Female Lewis rats (125-140 g) injected with streptococcal cell wall[1] Dosage: 3 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg Administration: Oral gavage; twice a day; for 12 days Result: Showed dose-dependent inhibition of chronic paw swelling measured on day 21 after 12 days of oral dosing.

[1]. Mourey RJ, et al. A benzothiophene inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 2 inhibits tumor necrosis factor alpha production and has oral anti-inflammatory efficacy in acute and chronic models of inflammation. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2010 Jun;333(3):797-807