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Scientists have been searching for specic inhibitors of IKK to NF- κB. A natural product derivative called 5- bromo- 6- methoxy- β- C (39) was identied as a nonspecic IKK inhibitor in an evaluation of the endogenous IKK complex. This discovery led to the renement of this derivative, yielding a new category of selective IKK inhibitors with IC50 in the nanomolar range. Among the identied analogs, compound 40 emerged as effective in inhibiting IKK and its downstream signaling pathways both in cellular and in vivo models. Its capability to hinder the phosphorylation of IκBα, subsequently blocking NF- κB activation in cells, along with its ability to curtail TNF- α release in lipopolysaccharide- challenged mice, positions it as a potential candidate for treating diverse cancers and inammatory conditions. Further investigations are underway to analyze its efciency and safety in clinical trials (Castro et al. 2003).
Control over nuclear factor (NF)- κB transcription factors plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Research aimed to investigate the impact of a β- C alkaloid (41) on suppressing NF- κB signaling pathways in lipopolysaccharide- stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. The alkaloid displayed a concentration- dependent reduc­tion in the inducible nitric oxide synthase protein level and NOS promoter activities. Furthermore, it diminished nuclear translocation, phosphorylation, and degradation of IκB, NF- κB DNA binding activity, and attenuated IKK activity in LPS- stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. These ndings indicate the potential of the β- C alkaloid (41) to inhibit IKK activity, subsequently suppressing the NF- κB signaling pathway in LPS- stimulated RAW 264.7 cells (Woo Yoon et al. 2005).
β- Cs and their derivatives have shown promising potential as IKK inhibitors. These compounds could offer a novel approach for developing therapeutic strategies to address diseases associated with NF- κB pathway dysregulation. Further research is necessary to elucidate the exact mechanism of action of these compounds and to rene their pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties.
4.2.5 β- cArboliNes As iNhibiTors of cDc- liKe KiNAse 1 (clK1)
CDC- like kinase 1 known as CLK1 is a protein kinase that plays a vital role in pre­mRNA splicing by phosphorylating serine- arginine- rich proteins. It also participates in governing circadian rhythm and apoptosis (Martín Moyano, Němec, and Paruch
2020). CLK1 has been labelled as a potential therapeutic target for diseases such as viral infections, cancer, and neurological disorders. Inhibition of CLK1 has been shown to decrease tumour growth, enhance the efcacy of chemotherapy, and inhibit viral replication (ElHady et al. 2022). Small molecule inhibitors of CLK1 are cur­rently under development and show favorable results as potential therapies for cancer and other diseases. Different β- C analogs with signicant CLK1 activity are illustrated in Figure 4.9.
A series of hybrid β- C compounds, amalgamating benzimidazole and benzoxazole fragments, were synthesized and tested for their anticancer potential against four dis­tinct human tumor cell lines. These hybrids exhibited noteworthy anticancer efcacy against A549 (lung), MCF- 7 (breast), A2780 (ovarian), and Colo- 205 (colon) cell lines. Molecular interaction analysis, focusing on cancer cell migration and specic kinase targets, unveiled their potential binding modes, with certain hybrid β- C compounds demonstrating selectivity towards CDC- like kinases (CLK- 1 through
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FIGURE 4.9 Various β- carbolines with CLK inhibitory activity.
CLK- 4). Combining the thiazole- linked β- C nucleus with the benzimidazole core notably enhanced the antitumor activity against the former three cell lines, while the presence of benzoxazole rendered the β- C moderately active. This rationale was supported by a promising antineoplastic prole observed against MCF- 7 breast cancer cell lines (Sireesha et al. 2021).
A study introduced a derivative, 7,8- dichloro- 1- oxo- β- Cs, as a versatile frame- work for non- ATP mimetic kinase inhibitors. The primary component of this com­pound was derived from the natural complex bauerine C (9), and structure- activity relationships were validated. The complexes of 4- cyano- 1,2,3,4- tetrahydro- 1- oxo- β- C type, including spiropiperidine 45, have been shown to possess signicant inhibitory activity against oncogenic DAPK3 and PIM kinases. X- ray crystallography revealed their unusual binding mode and good specicity with scarce off- targets outside and within the AGC (protein kinase A, G ,and C) family. Cellular assays showed that compound 45 exhibited antiproliferative activity at lower micro- molar concentrations and depleted PIM- regulated phosphorylation of downstream effector proteins. The N­methyl analogue 46 demonstrated intriguing binding mode with DAPK3 by forming halogen bonds with the kinase hinge region, contributing to inhibitor selectivity. The 6,7- dichloroindole scaffold can also serve as a template for new CLK inhibitors, and selected compounds such as primary amine 47 and alkaloid 9 could be optimized to
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generate new targeted inhibitors of DRAK1 and BMP2K (BIKE). Research is cur­rently being conducted to increase the potency and selectivity of these compounds (Huber et al. 2012).
Overall, these studies demonstrated the prospects of β- Cs and their derivatives as selective and potent inhibitors of CLK1 and other CLK family members. Additional studies are necessary to enhance the therapeutic capacity of these compounds and assess their effectiveness and safety in preclinical and clinical environments.
4.2.6 β- cArboliNes As iNhibiTors of proTeiN KiNAse b (pKb or AKT)
Protein kinase B (PKB), also recognized as Akt kinase, is a serine/ threonine- specic kinase pivotal in diverse cellular functions. These encompass glucose metabolism, cell proliferation, transcription, apoptosis, and cell migration (Uko et al. 2020). Dysregulation of the Akt pathway has been linked to various diseases, including car­diovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Akt inhibitors have been developed as potential cancer therapeutics, and have shown promising results in preclinical studies (Bhutani, Sheikh, and Niazi 2013). Additionally, inhibition of Akt has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inammation in some neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Figure 4.10 demonstrated several β- C compounds that were active against PKB.
FIGURE 4.10 Different β- carbolines having inhibitory activity against PKB.
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The β- C alkaloids have remarkable pharmacological properties and can be used to control plant pathogenic nematodes and pests. However, there is a lack of research on their potential insecticidal properties. A previous study found that these complexes can trigger apoptosis in cancer cell lines, which led to further investigation of its toxicological operations on insects. A recent study focused on examining the cyto­toxicity of natural harmala alkaloids (ve in number) and found that they have an autophagy- inducing effect on the Spodoptera frugiperda Sf9- cultured cell line. The study unveiled that natural harmala alkaloids demonstrated inhibition of Sf9 cell pro­liferation, exhibiting dependency on both time and dosage. The study found that two unsaturated β- C alkaloids, harmol (6) and harmine (1), showed more potent autophagy induction activity as evidenced by LysoTracker Red and monodansyl cadaverine staining. The administration of β- C resulted in an elevation in the expression of sev­eral autophagy- related genes at the RNA level, accompanied by an increase in the protein expression of Sf- Atg8 post- treatment. Throughout this investigation, notable alterations were observed in the core autophagic signaling pathway, specically the PI3K/ Akt/ mTOR pathway, in response to β- C. To verify this, specic activators and inhibitors were employed, and the outcomes suggested that the PI3K/ Akt/ mTOR pathway primarily regulated the induction of autophagy prompted by harmine in insect cellular models. These discoveries hold potential implications for the utiliza­tion of these bioactive components across various domains (Cui et al. 2019).
A novel series of β- Cs that contain hydroxamic acid and are linked through a hydroxycinnamic acid moiety were proposed as potential antitumor agents. The aim was to incorporate histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition to enhance the potency of naturally occurring β- Cs, which have limited anticancer activities. The in vitro assays conducted on these novel β- Cs demonstrated signicant antitumor activities against four human cancer cell lines. From the series, compound 48 showed the highest cyto­toxic potency. Compound 48 was observed to enhance the acetylation levels of his­tone H3 and α- tubulin in tumor cells. It also induced a high rate of apoptosis as compared to the reference HDAC inhibitor SAHA. Additionally, it demonstrated potential autophagic ux activity in Bel7402- cells. Moreover, this compound was found to signicantly inhibit the PI3K/ Akt/ mTOR signaling route, which is a critical path for promoting cellular growth and is often activated in various types of cancers. One of the most remarkable discoveries was its selective inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, particularly the drug- sensitive Bel7402 and the drug- resistant Bel7402/ 5- FU cells, without exerting a signicant effect on normal LO2 cells. Based on the results of the in vitro assays, it can be suggested that the hydroxamic- acid containing β- C analogs have the potential quality to be a more effective contender for carcinoma therapy in humans. The derivatives combine the main structural parts of classical HDACIs, harmine (1) and HCA, leading to improved efcacy and synergistic effects or even drug resistance reversal (Ling et al. 2019).
The researchers developed and synthesized a series of HDAC (hydroxamic acid histone deacetylase) inhibitors by incorporating the β- C motif and exploring the impact of C3 amide substitution on HDAC inhibition and antiproliferative activity. Most of these compounds exhibited remarkable HDAC inhibition and antiproliferative activity, demonstrating IC50 values in the lower micromolar range.
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The most potent compound identied in the series, N- (2(dimethylamino) 1 1 ethyl)­N- (4- (hydroxylcarbamoyl) 3 37 benzyl)- 1- (4- methoxyphenyl)- 9H pyrido[3,4- b] indole- 3- carboxamide (49), displayed an HDAC inhibition IC50 value ve times lower than that of suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA, vorinostat). Moreover, this compound increased the acetylation reaction of histone H3 and α- tubulin. Alongside its HDAC- inhibitory effects, compound 49 induced DNA damage and hindered several signaling pathways commonly activated in cancers, including Stat3, Akt, and ERK. The moderate Caco- 2 cell permeability and reasonable solubility of compound 49 suggest that β- C- based HDAC inhibitors hold promise as therapeutic agents for human cancers (Ling et al. 2017).
A set of harmine (1) derivatives was synthesized and studied with a benzylidene derivative in the 1- position of the β- C ring, aiming to explore their potential as anticancer agents. The most noteworthy anticancer activities were observed with the N2- benzylated β- C derivatives, and compound 50 exhibited the highest activity against various cancer cell lines. It induced apoptosis in cancer cells with minimum toxicity to normal cells. It also promoted ROS production and inhibited phosphor­ylation of AKT leading to activation of the mitochondria- dependent cell apoptotic pathway and suppression of phosphorylated AKT. It also showed promising antitumor effects in a nude mice xenograft model and has great potential as active therapeutic agent for cancer treatment (Zhang et al. 2016).
A comprehensive array of 1- substituted and 1,3- disubstituted β- C analogs were synthesized in a study employing a modied one- step Pictet- Spengler reaction. The anti- inammatory potential of these synthesized compounds was assessed by their ability to inhibit the production of NO (nitric oxide) and PGE2 (prostaglandin E2), alongside evaluating their cellular toxicity against four human cancer cell lines. The majority of the examined compounds displayed robust inhibitory activity against the production of NO and PGE2. Notably, compounds 51 and 52 exhibited signicant reductions in the expression of inducible cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) and nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), indicating the capacity of β- C analogs to curtail the production of these molecules at a translational level. Certain β- C derivatives also demonstrated noteworthy inhibition of superoxide anion (O
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) generation or elastase production compared to the reference compound, with compound 51 displaying the highest potency. The synthetic 1- benzoyl- 3- carboxy β- C analogs showcased promising potential as anti- inammatory drugs. Furthermore, it was observed that these analogs hindered N- formyl- L- methionyl- phenylalanine (FMLP)- induced phosphorylation of JNK (c- Jun N- terminal kinase) and AKT (protein kinase B), suggesting their role in reducing human neutrophil functions by inhibiting the activation of AKT and JNK signaling pathways (Yang et al. 2011).
In conclusion, β- Cs have shown promising potential as inhibitors of AKT kinase, a critical signaling molecule involved in numerous cellular processes. Research has shown their capability to suppress AKT activation and impede cancer cell growth, rendering them a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. Further investigations are warranted to enhance the efcacy and safety of β- Cs as AKT kinase inhibitors. However, their distinct chemical properties and mode of action present a promising avenue for exploration.
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4.2.7 β- cArboliNes As iNhibiTors of polo- liKe KiNAses (plKs)
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PLKs denote a cluster of serine/ threonine protein kinases overseeing several cellular functions, such as mitosis, cell cycle progression, cytokinesis, and meiosis. Within mammals, PLKs serve a pivotal role in overseeing cell division, centriole duplication, and chromosome segregation (Barr, Silljé, and Nigg 2004). Abnormal expression and activity of Polo- like kinases (PLKs) were linked to several diseases, including cancer. As a result, inhibitors targeting PLKs are being investigated as potential therapeutic agents for cancer treatment. For instance, polo- like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitors are being studied for their potential use in non- small cell lung carcinoma therapy (Zhang et al. 2021). Additionally, abnormal expression of Polo- like kinase 4 (PLK4) was observed in various human cancers, proposing a potential role for PLK4 inhibition in cancer therapy (Garvey et al. 2021). β- C compounds with good PLK inhibitory activity are demonstrated in Figure 4.11.
The inhibitory activity of PLK- 1 was examined for a library of β- C/ Schiff bases. Compound 53, from all the synthesized compounds, showed the highest potency against colon cancer with a GI50 range of 3- 45 μM in the NCI- 60 panel cell assay. The other compounds also demonstrated strong to mild cytotoxic activity against the panel cell lines. During Kinome scan screening, it was found that it can target PLK- 1 specically at a concentration of 15 μM. Furthermore, it was observed that when administered at varying concentrations, it caused a corresponding halt in the cell cycle progression at S/ G2 phase in HCT- 116 cells. Further, it triggered programmed cell death by activating procaspase- 3 and cleaved PARP (poly(ADP)ribose polymerase. Experiments conducted on DLA and EAC animal models indicated that compound 53 administered at 100 mg/ kg/ bd. wt dosage, notably extended the average lifespan
FIGURE 4.11 Several β- carboline derivatives possessing potential PLK inhibitory activity.
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of mice with tumors, demonstrating its potential as an effective antitumour agent. Despite observing a reduction in the body mass of tumor- enduring mice in comparison to the tumor- regulated mice, the results from the experiments indicated that compound 53 possessed the potential to act as an effective antitumor agent (Jeyapal et al. 2019).
This study aimed to construct and authenticate a model capable of forecasting the efcacy of 𝛽- C analogs as antitumor agents against HepG2 human cancer cell lines. Using ALMOND software, an alignment- free 3D- QSAR analysis was conducted to compute alignment- independent descriptors (known as GRIND descriptors). After analyzing a training 30- compound set the resulting model achieved a squared correl­ation coefcient of 0.957 and a standard deviation error of 0.116 in calculations. To validate the model, both leave- one out and leave- multiple out methods were employed, which demonstrated a high level of accuracy in predicting results with a 0.66 score for a test of set consisting ten compounds. In addition, the research study employed molecular docking techniques to explore the approach used to assess the interaction between 𝛽- C analogs and the active site of the most probable anticancer receptor, the PLK protein. According to the research ndings, it was determined that the primary factors contributing to the antitumor effectiveness of the compounds under inves­tigation were hydrophobicity, shape effects, and hydrogen bond interactions. This research study offered valuable insights that can facilitate the development of some novel drugs that target HepG2 cell lines by providing guidance on the design of such drugs (Ghasemi and Davoudian 2014).
Throughout the study, scientists created a range of β- C derivatives and determined that three specic compounds, namely 54, 55, and 56, exhibited strong potential as novel inhibitors of PLK. The compounds synthesized in this research selectively inhibited the PLK1, PLK2, and PLK3 in vitro kinase activity, and exhibited potent antitumor properties against multiple cancer cell lines. Additionally, the compounds induced cell cycle block and cellular death in tumor cells while demonstrating com­parably lower levels of toxicity towards noncancer cells. One interesting observation from the study was that the compounds displayed contrasting levels of sensitivity between normal and cancer cells. Based on their ndings, the researchers deduced that β- carboline derivatives 54, 55, and 56 exhibited strong potential as novel PLK inhibitors and could be considered as potential candidates for cancer treatment. Further studies will clarify the mechanism contributing to the differences in cell cycle block induced by these compounds (Han et al. 2012).
The researchers conducted an analysis of the SARs within a collection of β- C alkaloid analogs through the use of both protein docking and 2D QSAR methodolo­gies. Their goal was to discover the interaction method between PLK1 kinase, and β- C derivatives as well as ascertain the vital substituents dictating the cytotoxic activity of these derivatives. The QSAR models demonstrated strong correlations between the observed and predicted activities of the β- C alkaloid derivatives, highlighting lipophilicity as a pivotal factor inuencing their cytotoxicity. Molecular docking studies revealed that ligand 57 displayed elevated binding energy and prociently interacted with the active sites of the PLK1 kinase through hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding. These ndings offer insights that can be leveraged to design novel and more potential β- C derivatives as effective cytotoxic agents. In addition,
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the authors designed three new compounds that were predicted to have fever binding afnity and enhanced cytotoxic activity. Taken together, these outcomes provide valuable insights that can be leveraged in virtual screening for novel β- C derivatives and facilitate the design of new compounds possessing superior biological activities (Akabli et al. 2018).
A β- C derivative, 58, was determined to be more effective in restraining the pro­liferation of cdc5- 2 temperature- sensitive mutant yeast cells, which contain a human PLK1 homologue, than wild- type yeast cells. It was also observed to inhibit puried PLK1 kinase activity in an ATP- competitive manner at low micromolar concentrations, as conrmed by docking investigations based on the crystal structure of PLK1. The β- C derivative demonstrated its ability to inhibit tumor cell proliferation, induce mitotic block, enhance the cyclin B1 accumulation, and stimulate apoptosis by potentially downregulating PLK1. These results provide evidence that the cytotoxicity of beta­carboline derivatives towards tumor cells may be attributed to PLK1 inhibition, which is a novel and signicant nding in this eld of research (Zhang et al. 2009).
In conclusion, β- Cs and their derivatives have shown potential as PLK inhibitors, with preclinical studies showcasing their potential to trigger apoptosis and induce cell cycle arrest in cancer cells. Further research is required to enhance the efcacy and safety prole of β- C derivatives acting as PLK inhibitors and to evaluate their poten­tial as anticancer agents in clinical trials.
4.2.8 β- cArboliNes As iNhibiTors of glycogeN syNThAse KiNAse (gsK)
Glycogen synthase kinase labelled as GSK is a serine/ threonine protein kinase with diverse functions, notably regulating glycogen metabolism and glucose storage (Buschiazzo et al. 2004). Present in two isoforms, GSK- 3 is primarily located in neurons within the CNS (central nervous system). It plays a pivotal role in glycogen metabolism and glucose storage, serving as a key mediator in intracellular signaling downstream of receptors crucial for neuronal function. Inhibition of GSK- 3 has been investigated as a potential therapeutic strategy for a range of diseases including bipolar disorder, AD, and type 2 diabetes. GSK inhibitors can be of different chemotypes, including non- ATP competitive inhibitors, from natural sources, substrate- competitive inhibitors, and cations and synthetic ATP (Marosi et al. 2022). Additionally, GSK- 3 is directly regulated by other protein kinases such as AMPK, PKA, and casein kinase 2 (CK2), which led to catalytically inactive and phosphorylated glycogen synthase (Embi, Rylatt, and Cohen 1980; Proud et al. 1977). β- C derivatives with signicant GSK inhibitory activity are shown in Figure 4.12.
FIGURE 4.12 β- carbolines with signicant GSK inhibitory activity.
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In a study, the authors identied a novel series of harmine compounds incorpor­ating the N- benzylpiperidine moiety for potential treatment of AD. These derivatives displayed notable activity against AChE and showed selectivity over BChE. Among these compounds, compound 59 exhibited strong anti- AChE activity with 0.27 mM IC50 value and selective BChE inhibition with 20.82 mM IC50 value. Additionally, it showed moderate GSK- 3 (glycogen synthase kinase- 3) inhibition with an IC50 value of 6.78 mM. Based on ligand- protein docking studies and molecular simula­tion methods, compound 59 was found to be able to form a stable interaction with both GSK- 3b and AChE. Additionally, it displayed great selectivity towards GSK- 3b compared to multikinases and showed low cell toxicity towards SH- SY5Y, HL- 7702 HEK- 293T, and HepG2 cell lines. The authors observed that ZLWH- 23 effectively decreased tau hyperphosphorylation at the Ser- 396 site in Tau (P301L) 293T cel­lular framework. Based on these investigations, the authors suggested that derivatives based on harmine carry the potential to be formulated into drug leads for Alzheimer’s treatment (Liu et al. 2022).
A group of researchers conducted a screening of a repository of plant extracts to identify compounds that could inhibit the transcriptional activity of TCF/ β- catenin, which is a critical element of the Wnt signaling route. From the root extract of E. longifolia, researchers discovered a compound named 9- hydroxycanthin- 6- one (60) that showed inhibitory activity against TCF/ β- catenin transcription. The researchers discovered that compound 1 had the ability to inhibit Wnt signaling by activating GSK3β without the need for CK1α, a kinase necessary for the initial phosphorylation of β- catenin. In zebrash embryos, the compound reduced the expression in both Wnt target genes, and in SW480 cells, it reduced β- catenin levels. Additionally, they found that compound 60 has a unique mechanism of inducing β- catenin degradation without the need for phosphorylation by CK1α. Considering these ndings, compound 60 holds promise as a potential lead compound for developing Wnt signal inhibitors targeting GSK3β (Ohishi et al. 2015).
Additional inquiries are needed to comprehend the mechanisms from which β- Cs and their derivatives inhibit GSK3, as well as to assess their safety and efcacy as potential therapeutics. Nevertheless, the inhibition of GSK3 via β- Cs presents a promising therapeutic approach to manage the diverse diseases linked to dysregulated GSK3 activity.
4.2.9 β- cArboliNes As iNhibiTors of MiscellANeous KiNAses
Figure 4.13 represents several β- C analogs that were active against several kinases such as haspin, aurora, B- Raf, Brk, PDGF, and SK1. Haspin kinase, a type of serine/ threonine protein kinase, is signicant in mitosis progression and histone H3 phos­phorylation. Researchers have recognized it as a propitious target for developing anticancer drugs (Amoussou et al. 2018). Depletion of Haspin kinase led to decreased proliferation and reduced activation of the cGAS (cyclic GMP- AMP synthase)- stimu­lator of interferon genes pathway (Melms et al. 2020). Different classes of small mol­ecule inhibitors have been created to investigate the mitotic roles of Haspin kinase. (Wang et al. 2020).
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FIGURE 4.13 Various β- carbolines having different kinases inhibitory activities.
A study focused on identifying potential cancer therapeutic targets by inhibiting the haspin kinase through screening 140,000 compounds. β- Cs harmine (1) and harmol (6) were identied as slightly effective inhibitors, and harmine derivatives were designed to increase inhibitory potency further. The incorporation of a tethered primary amine and replacement of the methyl group with a triuoromethyl group yielded compound 61, displaying considerable in vitro metabolic stability in mouse liver microsomes and moderate selectivity, inhibiting only six kinases in common. These ndings suggest that compounds from the harmine series, like 61, could serve as effective molecular tools for exploring the cellular functions of haspin kinase and potentially hold promise for therapeutic applications in cancer treatment (Cuny et al. 2012).
Aurora kinases are enzymes that play a critical role in mitosis and are expressed differentially in rapidly dividing cells. Heightened expression of Aurora kinases correlates with polyploidy and cancer pathology (Ahmed et al. 2021). Aurora kinases isoforms A, B, and C plays a crucial role in cellular division and are frequently elevated in cancer. Due to their signicance, they are attractive targets for treatment. Recently, a new multitargeted inhibitor of Aurora B kinase, 62, has been developed from an innovative azacarboline kinase hinge- binder chemotype. It exhibits potent and time­dependent inhibition specically targeting Aurora B rather than Aurora A. This inhib­ition led to repression of histone H3 phosphorylation and induction of polyploidy. It inhibits the proliferation of diverse human cancer cell lines, displaying effective con­centration values spanning from 40 to 500 nmol/ L. In intact cells, it also hinders the activity of other kinases, such as FLT3 and FGFR2, but not as effectively as Aurora B. In rodent xenografts, it showed strong efcacy against different types of human