Receptor Chemoprint Derived Pharmacophore Model for Development of CAIX Inhibitors

Abstract

Background: Carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) is an attractive target for anticancer therapy because it is selectively overexpressed in tumor cells. Various CAs' inhibitors (sulfonamides/sulfaumates and coumarins) are reported as promising anti-cancer agents, showed appreciable affinity and selectivity. Novel chemical scaffolds with improved pharmacological properties are essential for the development of safe and potent CAIX inhibitors.