BRD9876

BRD9876 is the “rigor” inhibitor that locks kinesin-5 (Eg5) in a state with enhanced microtubules (MTs) binding, leading to bundling and stabilization of MTs. BRD9876 interacts with the tyrosine 104 residue that is part of the α4-α6 allosteric binding pocket. BRD9876 specifically targets microtubule-bound Eg5 and selectively inhibits myeloma over CD34 cells. BRD9876 has the potential for multiple myeloma (MM) research.