Design, synthesis, and evaluation of BTK-targeting PROTACs with optimized bioavailability in vitro and in vivo

Abstract

Ibrutinib is a first-line drug for the treatment of B-cell malignancies. BTK^C481S mutation has led to drug resistance during clinical application. Herein, a novel BTK-targeting PROTAC molecule with better solubility and bioavailability was developed. Compound 15-271 has better solubility than ibrutinib and some reported BTK PROTACs. 15-271 has better liver microsomal stability than its analogues in multiple species. More importantly, 15-271 has a longer half-life and better bioavailability in vivo. The development strategy of compound 15-271 can be a general procedure for the optimization of other PROTACS.