HR22C16: A Potent Small‐Molecule Probe for the Dynamics of Cell Division

Abstract

A high-throughput, microscopy-based chemical-genetic screen identified HR22C16, which causes a monoastral mitotic block, as a small-molecule probe for cell division (see picture). By using a diastereoselective, traceless solid-phase synthesis and biological assays, a more potent HR22C16 analogue was then identified. A photocaging strategy for HR22C16 was also developed to allow fast temporal control over the function of the target protein Eg5. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2003/z51173_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.