Synonyms: MMV390048
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: MMV048 is the optimised lead compound for the 2-aminopyridines, a class of small molecules with promising antimalarial activity [4].
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Guide to Malaria Pharmacology Comments |
Phenotypic whole cell high-throughput screening has identified the 2-aminopyridines as a class of small molecules with promising antimalarial activity [4]. MMV048, the optimised lead compound from this class, has activity against all lifecycle stages of the Plasmodium parasite, with the exception of late stage hypnozoites [3]. UCT943 is another compound from this screen, that was being developed as a back-up for MMV048, but was withdrawn due to preclinical toxicity concerns. MMV048 has progressed to clinical evaluation and was awarded MMV Project of the Year award (2012). Potential Target/Mechanism Of Action: Genomic and chemoproteomic experiments provide significant evidence that the molecular target of MMV048 is the Plasmodium lipid kinase, phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (PfPI4K) [3]. |
Target Candidate Profiles | ||||
Profile | Intended Use | Target Stage | Comment | References |
TCP-1 | reduce parasite burden | asexual blood stages | ||
TCP-4 | chemoprotection | hepatic schizonts | ||
TCP-5 | transmission reduction | gametocytes |