Abstract:<p>The kinase <i>Pf</i>CLK3 plays a critical role in the regulation of malarial parasite RNA splicing and is essential for the survival of blood stage <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>. We recently validated <i>Pf</i>CLK3 as a drug target in malaria that offers prophylactic, transmission blocking and curative potential. Herein we describe the synthesis of our initial hit TCMDC-135051 <b>1</b>and efforts to establish a SAR with a 7-azaindole-based series. A total… Show more
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