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ArticleJournal of advanced research2024

HIF-1α inhibition by MO-2097, a novel chiral-free benzofuran targeting hnRNPA2B1.

Ho Jin Han, Aneesh Sivaraman, Minkyoung Kim, Kyoung Ho Min, Mo Eun Song, Yongseok Choi, Won-Jun Choi, Hyo-Kyung Han, Junyeol Han, Jun-Pil Jang and 3 more

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Organoids glimpse: the nexus for diverse tumor heterogeneity.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026
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  5. HNRNPA2B1: a novel target in pulmonary arterial hypertension.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Ho Jin HanChemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea.
Aneesh SivaramanCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea; School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
Minkyoung KimCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
Kyoung Ho MinCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
Mo Eun SongCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
Yongseok ChoiSchool of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
Won-Jun ChoiCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
Hyo-Kyung HanCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
Junyeol HanChemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomolecular Science, University of Science, and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea.
Jun-Pil JangChemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea.
In-Ja RyooChemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea.
Kyeong LeeCollege of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea; School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: kaylee@dongguk.edu.
Nak-Kyun SoungChemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, 28116, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomolecular Science, University of Science, and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: soungnak@kribb.re.kr.
Dongguk University · KRKorea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology · KRKorea University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) is a transcriptional activator mediating adaptive responses to hypoxia. It is up-regulated in the tumor microenvironment and recognized as an effective anticancer drug target. Previously, we discovered that the natural compound moracin-O and its synthetic derivative MO-460 inhibited HIF-1α via hnRNPA2B1.

objectivesThis study aimed to develop novel HIF-1 inhibitors for cancer chemotherapy by harnessing the potential of the natural products moracins-O and P.

methodsIn an ongoing search for novel HIF-1 inhibitors, a series of nature-inspired benzofurans with modifications on the chiral rings of moracins-O and P were synthesized. They showed improved chemical tractability and were evaluated for their inhibitory activity on HIF-1α accumulation under hypoxic conditions in HeLa CCL2 cells. The most potent derivative's chemical-based toxicities, binding affinities, and in vivo anti-tumorigenic effects were evaluated. Further, we examined whether our compound, MO-2097, exhibited anticancer effects in three-dimensional cultured organoids.

resultsHerein, we identified a novel synthetic chiral-free compound, MO-2097, with reduced structural complexity and increased efficiency. MO-2097 exhibited inhibitory effects on hypoxia-induced HIF-1α accumulation in HeLa CCL2 cells via inhibition of hnRNPA2B1 protein, whose binding affinities were confirmed by isothermal titration calorimetry analysis. In addition, MO-2097 demonstrated in vivo efficacy and biocompatibility in a BALB/c mice xenograft model. The immunohistochemistry staining of MO-2097-treated tissues showed decreased expression of HIF-1α and increased levels of apoptosis marker cleaved caspase 3, confirming in vivo efficacy. Furthermore, we confirmed that MO-2097 works effectively in cancer patient-based organoid models.

conclusionMO-2097 represents a promising new generation of chemotherapeutic agents targeting HIF-1α inhibition via hnRNPA2B1, requiring further investigation.

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BenzofuransHeterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-BHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsFemaleHeLa CellsHumansMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudeXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntineoplastic AgentsBenzofuransHeterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-BHIF1A protein, humanhnRNP A2Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitHIF-1α inhibitionhnRNPA2B1Nature-inspired chiral-free benzofuranPatient-derived cancer organoidRNA-binding protein

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