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. 2021 Sep 15;7(10):2764–2776. doi: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00322

Table 5. Targets Ranked As High Priority.

target name (abbreviation) Pf gene ID key questions next steps
serine/threonine protein kinase, putative44 (CLK3) PF3D7_1114700 can target be structurally enabled? optimization of hits; more chemical starting points
cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) PF3D7_1436600 rate of kill with selective inhibitor Rate of kill (PRR assay); optimize chemical starting points
geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase (F/GGPPS) Pf3D7_1128400 small molecule inhibitors generate additional chemical matter
phenylalanine tRNA synthetase–alpha subunit (PheRS) PF3D7_0109800 resistance risk more screening/scaffold hopping to identify more start points
prolyl tRNA synthetase, putative (ProRS) PF3D7_0925300 is selectivity versus human orthologues possible? additional screens
acetyl CoA synthetase, putative (AcAS) PF3D7_0627800 resistance risk; can the target be structurally enabled? proof of concept from MMV693183 first-in-human study; establish alternate lead series from existing hits/new screens and H2L; crystal structure to guide chemistry program
isoleucine—tRNA ligase, putative (cIRS) PF3D7_1332900 rate of kill, resistance risk generate additional chemical matter