Abstract:The myeloid cell leukemia 1 (Mcl-1) protein, an anti-apoptotic member of Bcl-2 family, plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of many cancers and is listed in the 'top ten' pathological factors across the diversity of human cancers. The patent described in this evaluation (WO2015148854A1) claimed substituted indole Mcl-1 inhibitors for the treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 proteins. A variety of 2-position substi… Show more
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