Identification of 3-cyanoquinolines as broad-spectrum inhibitors of Monkeypox virus and other sexually transmitted pathogens - 04/03/26
, Valeria Cagno b, ⁎ 
Abstract |
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major global health concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and facilitating the co-transmission of other pathogens. Recent outbreaks of Monkeypox virus (MPXV) have further underscored the urgent need for broad-spectrum antiviral agents effective against emerging and re-emerging sexually transmissible viruses. We report here the design and synthesis of a series of 3-cyanoquinoline-based Src inhibitors to evaluate their antimicrobial efficacy against sexually transmitted pathogens. Among them, compound 7d demonstrated potent inhibitory activity against MPXV, Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, Hepatitis C virus, Human immunodeficiency virus, and Chlamydia trachomatis at non-toxic concentrations. Owing to its broad-spectrum profile and favorable cytotoxicity profile, compound 7d represents a promising candidate for development as a topical microbicide for the prevention and treatment of STIs. Interestingly, the screening also identified compound 7g , which, despite lacking Src inhibitory activity, exhibited selective antiviral activity against members of the Poxviridae family, suggesting the involvement of alternative host-dependent mechanisms that can be further exploited. Both compounds were non-toxic in relevant epithelial and mucosal tissue models. Collectively, these findings highlight the therapeutic potential of 3-cyanoquinoline derivatives as scaffolds for the development of novel broad-spectrum microbicides targeting a range of sexually transmitted pathogens.
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Highlights |
• | 3-cyanoquinoline–based Src inhibitors were synthesized to evaluate antiviral activity for STI. |
• | Compound 7d showed potent, broad-spectrum antiviral activity against MPXV, HSV-1/2, HCV, HIV, and Chlamydia trachomatis . |
• | Compound 7g displayed selective anti- Poxviridae activity and no Src inhibition, suggesting alternative antiviral mechanisms. |
• | 3-cyanoquinoline derivatives are valuable scaffolds for developing new antiviral agents targeting STI. |
Keywords : Sexually transmitted infections, Mpox, Kinase inhibitor, Antiviral, Microbicide, Broad-spectrum
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Vol 196
Article 119080- mars 2026 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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