Recent Advances in Indazole-Containing Derivatives: Synthesis and Biological Perspectives

Indazole-containing derivatives represent one of the most important heterocycles in drug molecules. Diversely substituted indazole derivatives bear a variety of functional groups and display versatile biological activities; hence, they have gained considerable attention in the field of medicinal chemistry. This review aims to summarize the recent advances in various methods for the synthesis of indazole derivatives. The current developments in the biological activities of indazole-based compounds are also presented.


Introduction
The nitrogen-containing heterocycles are important building blocks for many bioactive natural products and commercially available drugs. As pharmacologically important scaffolds, they have attracted considerable attention from chemists [1]. Indazoles are one of the most important classes of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds bearing a bicyclic ring structure made up of a pyrazole ring and a benzene ring. Indazole usually contains two tautomeric forms: 1H-indazole and 2H-indazole ( Figure 1). Since 1H-indazole is more thermodynamically stable than 2H-indazole, it is the predominant tautomer [2].

Introduction
The nitrogen-containing heterocycles are important building blocks for many bioactive natural products and commercially available drugs. As pharmacologically important scaffolds, they have attracted considerable attention from chemists [1]. Indazoles are one of the most important classes of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds bearing a bicyclic ring structure made up of a pyrazole ring and a benzene ring. Indazole usually contains two tautomeric forms: 1H-indazole and 2Hindazole ( Figure 1). Since 1H-indazole is more thermodynamically stable than 2H-indazole, it is the predominant tautomer [2]. Indazole derivatives scarcely occur in nature, but this particular nucleus in a variety of synthetic compounds possesses a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antiarrhythmic, antitumor, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-HIV activities [3][4][5][6][7][8].
Diversely substituted indazole-containing compounds furnished with different functional groups represent significant pharmacological activities and serve as structural motifs in drug molecules. For example, niraparib 1 ( Figure 2) has been widely used as an anticancer drug for the treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal, breast and prostate cancer [9]. Pazopanib 2 ( Figure 2) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which has been approved by the FDA for renal cell carcinoma [10]. Bendazac 3 and Benzydamine 4 are two commercially available antiinflammatory drugs, which contain the 1H-indazole scaffold ( Figure 2) [11].
In light of indazole scaffolds exhibiting a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, numerous methods have been developed to construct of these heterocycles with better biological activities. Indazole derivatives scarcely occur in nature, but this particular nucleus in a variety of synthetic compounds possesses a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antiarrhythmic, antitumor, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-HIV activities [3][4][5][6][7][8].
Diversely substituted indazole-containing compounds furnished with different functional groups represent significant pharmacological activities and serve as structural motifs in drug molecules. For example, niraparib 1 ( Figure 2) has been widely used as an anticancer drug for the treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal, breast and prostate cancer [9]. Pazopanib 2 ( Figure 2) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which has been approved by the FDA for renal cell carcinoma [10]. Bendazac 3 and Benzydamine 4 are two commercially available anti-inflammatory drugs, which contain the 1H-indazole scaffold ( Figure 2) [11].
In light of indazole scaffolds exhibiting a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, numerous methods have been developed to construct of these heterocycles with better biological activities.
There are some excellent reviews, which have been published on the biological properties of this class of compounds [12][13][14]. This review serves as a comprehensive overview of recent literature that references the synthesis and biological activities of novel indazole-containing derivatives.

Synthesis of 1H-Indazole
The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from aminohydrazones 6 with an intramolecular ligand-free palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction has been reported by Charette et al. [15]. Substituted aminohydrazones were easily prepared based on trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated activation of tertiary amides 5, and the addition of nucleophilic hydrazides (Scheme 1). Chang et al. [16] treated diaryl and tert-butyl aryl ketone hydrazones 8 with iodine in the presence of potassium iodide and sodium acetate obtaining 1H-indazoles 9 via direct aryl C-H amination, as shown in Scheme 2. The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 11 from arylhydrazones 10 through direct aryl C-H amination using [bis-(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant was described by Zhang et al. (Scheme 3) [17]. The reaction displayed good functional group compatibility and provided the corresponding compounds in good yields. It is worth noting that both of the two following examples underwent a metal free catalyzed process. Tang et al. [18] developed a protocol that realized the thermo-induced isomerization of ohaloaryl N-sulfonylhydrazones and Cu2O-mediated cyclization to obtain 1H-indazoles 13 (Scheme 4). Moreover, the reaction tolerated various functional groups. Wang et al. [19] disclosed a versatile

Synthesis of 1H-Indazole
The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from aminohydrazones 6 with an intramolecular ligand-free palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction has been reported by Charette et al. [15]. Substituted aminohydrazones were easily prepared based on trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated activation of tertiary amides 5, and the addition of nucleophilic hydrazides (Scheme 1). Chang et al. [16] treated diaryl and tert-butyl aryl ketone hydrazones 8 with iodine in the presence of potassium iodide and sodium acetate obtaining 1H-indazoles 9 via direct aryl C-H amination, as shown in Scheme 2. The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 11 from arylhydrazones 10 through direct aryl C-H amination using [bis-(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant was described by Zhang et al. (Scheme 3) [17]. The reaction displayed good functional group compatibility and provided the corresponding compounds in good yields. It is worth noting that both of the two following examples underwent a metal free catalyzed process. There are some excellent reviews, which have been published on the biological properties of this class of compounds [12][13][14]. This review serves as a comprehensive overview of recent literature that references the synthesis and biological activities of novel indazole-containing derivatives.

Synthesis of 1H-Indazole
The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from aminohydrazones 6 with an intramolecular ligand-free palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction has been reported by Charette et al. [15]. Substituted aminohydrazones were easily prepared based on trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated activation of tertiary amides 5, and the addition of nucleophilic hydrazides (Scheme 1). Chang et al. [16] treated diaryl and tert-butyl aryl ketone hydrazones 8 with iodine in the presence of potassium iodide and sodium acetate obtaining 1H-indazoles 9 via direct aryl C-H amination, as shown in Scheme 2. The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 11 from arylhydrazones 10 through direct aryl C-H amination using [bis-(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant was described by Zhang et al. (Scheme 3) [17]. The reaction displayed good functional group compatibility and provided the corresponding compounds in good yields. It is worth noting that both of the two following examples underwent a metal free catalyzed process. Tang et al. [18] developed a protocol that realized the thermo-induced isomerization of ohaloaryl N-sulfonylhydrazones and Cu2O-mediated cyclization to obtain 1H-indazoles 13 (Scheme 4). Moreover, the reaction tolerated various functional groups. Wang et al. [19] disclosed a versatile Scheme 1. Synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from tertiary amides 5.
Molecules 2018, 23, x FOR PEER REVIEW 2 of 42 There are some excellent reviews, which have been published on the biological properties of this class of compounds [12][13][14]. This review serves as a comprehensive overview of recent literature that references the synthesis and biological activities of novel indazole-containing derivatives.

Synthesis of 1H-Indazole
The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from aminohydrazones 6 with an intramolecular ligand-free palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction has been reported by Charette et al. [15]. Substituted aminohydrazones were easily prepared based on trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated activation of tertiary amides 5, and the addition of nucleophilic hydrazides (Scheme 1). Chang et al. [16] treated diaryl and tert-butyl aryl ketone hydrazones 8 with iodine in the presence of potassium iodide and sodium acetate obtaining 1H-indazoles 9 via direct aryl C-H amination, as shown in Scheme 2. The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 11 from arylhydrazones 10 through direct aryl C-H amination using [bis-(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant was described by Zhang et al. (Scheme 3) [17]. The reaction displayed good functional group compatibility and provided the corresponding compounds in good yields. It is worth noting that both of the two following examples underwent a metal free catalyzed process. Tang et al. [18] developed a protocol that realized the thermo-induced isomerization of ohaloaryl N-sulfonylhydrazones and Cu2O-mediated cyclization to obtain 1H-indazoles 13 (Scheme 4). Moreover, the reaction tolerated various functional groups. Wang et al. [19] disclosed a versatile There are some excellent reviews, which have been published on the biological properties of this class of compounds [12][13][14]. This review serves as a comprehensive overview of recent literature that references the synthesis and biological activities of novel indazole-containing derivatives.

Synthesis of 1H-Indazole
The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 7 from aminohydrazones 6 with an intramolecular ligand-free palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction has been reported by Charette et al. [15]. Substituted aminohydrazones were easily prepared based on trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated activation of tertiary amides 5, and the addition of nucleophilic hydrazides (Scheme 1). Chang et al. [16] treated diaryl and tert-butyl aryl ketone hydrazones 8 with iodine in the presence of potassium iodide and sodium acetate obtaining 1H-indazoles 9 via direct aryl C-H amination, as shown in Scheme 2. The synthesis of 1H-indazoles 11 from arylhydrazones 10 through direct aryl C-H amination using [bis-(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant was described by Zhang et al. (Scheme 3) [17]. The reaction displayed good functional group compatibility and provided the corresponding compounds in good yields. It is worth noting that both of the two following examples underwent a metal free catalyzed process. Zhu et al. [23] present a simple and efficient strategy to afford 1H-indazoles 26 from readily available aldehyde phenylhydrazones 25 through Rh(III)-promoted double C-H activation and C-H/C-H cross coupling (Scheme 9). The reaction tolerated a range of functional groups and lead to the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. An efficient and general method to build up 1H-indazoles 29 by Cu(OAc)2-mediated N-N bond formation using oxygen as the sole oxidant was reported by Chen et al. [24] (Scheme 10). Ketimine species as the key intermediates for this reaction were easily prepared from o-aminobenzonitriles 27 and organometallic reagents. The cyclization of ketamine 28 performed by using Cu(OAc)2 in the presence of oxygen efficiently converted the desired products in good to excellent yields. Li et al. [25] accomplished a rhodium and copper catalyzed C-H activation and C-N/N-N coupling of imidate esters or NH imines with nitrosobenzenes 31 to 1H-indazoles 32 (Scheme 11). In this transformation, the desired products were obtained under redox-neutral conditions in good yields. In the same year, they [26] observed that 1H-indazoles can be synthesized via rhodiumcatalyzed amination using anthranil as an aminating reagent under both redox-neutral and oxidative conditions (Scheme 12). With this method, a series of bifunctional products were prepared in good to excellent yields. Both of these two examples involved expensive rhodium catalyst. To address this issue, they [27] explored a synergistic cobalt and copper catalytic system using a similar process to give 1H-indazoles 35 (Scheme 12). In this work, anthranil served as both an aminating reagent and organic oxidant. The reactions tolerated various functional groups and good yields were observed. Peng et al. [28] developed a strategy to access 3-aryl/alkyl-1H-indazoles 38 by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of α-diazomethylphosphonates 36 with o-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl triflate 37 in An efficient and general method to build up 1H-indazoles 29 by Cu(OAc) 2 -mediated N-N bond formation using oxygen as the sole oxidant was reported by Chen et al. [24] (Scheme 10). Ketimine species as the key intermediates for this reaction were easily prepared from o-aminobenzonitriles 27 and organometallic reagents. The cyclization of ketamine 28 performed by using Cu(OAc) 2 in the presence of oxygen efficiently converted the desired products in good to excellent yields. Zhu et al. [23] present a simple and efficient strategy to afford 1H-indazoles 26 from readily available aldehyde phenylhydrazones 25 through Rh(III)-promoted double C-H activation and C-H/C-H cross coupling (Scheme 9). The reaction tolerated a range of functional groups and lead to the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. An efficient and general method to build up 1H-indazoles 29 by Cu(OAc)2-mediated N-N bond formation using oxygen as the sole oxidant was reported by Chen et al. [24] (Scheme 10). Ketimine species as the key intermediates for this reaction were easily prepared from o-aminobenzonitriles 27 and organometallic reagents. The cyclization of ketamine 28 performed by using Cu(OAc)2 in the presence of oxygen efficiently converted the desired products in good to excellent yields. Li et al. [25] accomplished a rhodium and copper catalyzed C-H activation and C-N/N-N coupling of imidate esters or NH imines with nitrosobenzenes 31 to 1H-indazoles 32 (Scheme 11). In this transformation, the desired products were obtained under redox-neutral conditions in good yields. In the same year, they [26] observed that 1H-indazoles can be synthesized via rhodiumcatalyzed amination using anthranil as an aminating reagent under both redox-neutral and oxidative conditions (Scheme 12). With this method, a series of bifunctional products were prepared in good to excellent yields. Both of these two examples involved expensive rhodium catalyst. To address this issue, they [27] explored a synergistic cobalt and copper catalytic system using a similar process to give 1H-indazoles 35 (Scheme 12). In this work, anthranil served as both an aminating reagent and organic oxidant. The reactions tolerated various functional groups and good yields were observed. Peng et al. [28] developed a strategy to access 3-aryl/alkyl-1H-indazoles 38 by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of α-diazomethylphosphonates 36 with o-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl triflate 37 in Li et al. [25] accomplished a rhodium and copper catalyzed C-H activation and C-N/N-N coupling of imidate esters or NH imines with nitrosobenzenes 31 to 1H-indazoles 32 (Scheme 11). In this transformation, the desired products were obtained under redox-neutral conditions in good yields. In the same year, they [26] observed that 1H-indazoles can be synthesized via rhodium-catalyzed amination using anthranil as an aminating reagent under both redox-neutral and oxidative conditions (Scheme 12). With this method, a series of bifunctional products were prepared in good to excellent yields. Both of these two examples involved expensive rhodium catalyst. To address this issue, they [27] explored a synergistic cobalt and copper catalytic system using a similar process to give 1H-indazoles 35 (Scheme 12). In this work, anthranil served as both an aminating reagent and organic oxidant. The reactions tolerated various functional groups and good yields were observed. Zhu et al. [23] present a simple and efficient strategy to afford 1H-indazoles 26 from readily available aldehyde phenylhydrazones 25 through Rh(III)-promoted double C-H activation and C-H/C-H cross coupling (Scheme 9). The reaction tolerated a range of functional groups and lead to the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. An efficient and general method to build up 1H-indazoles 29 by Cu(OAc)2-mediated N-N bond formation using oxygen as the sole oxidant was reported by Chen et al. [24] (Scheme 10). Ketimine species as the key intermediates for this reaction were easily prepared from o-aminobenzonitriles 27 and organometallic reagents. The cyclization of ketamine 28 performed by using Cu(OAc)2 in the presence of oxygen efficiently converted the desired products in good to excellent yields. Li et al. [25] accomplished a rhodium and copper catalyzed C-H activation and C-N/N-N coupling of imidate esters or NH imines with nitrosobenzenes 31 to 1H-indazoles 32 (Scheme 11). In this transformation, the desired products were obtained under redox-neutral conditions in good yields. In the same year, they [26] observed that 1H-indazoles can be synthesized via rhodiumcatalyzed amination using anthranil as an aminating reagent under both redox-neutral and oxidative conditions (Scheme 12). With this method, a series of bifunctional products were prepared in good to excellent yields. Both of these two examples involved expensive rhodium catalyst. To address this issue, they [27] explored a synergistic cobalt and copper catalytic system using a similar process to give 1H-indazoles 35 (Scheme 12). In this work, anthranil served as both an aminating reagent and organic oxidant. The reactions tolerated various functional groups and good yields were observed. Peng et al. [28] developed a strategy to access 3-aryl/alkyl-1H-indazoles 38 by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of α-diazomethylphosphonates 36 with o-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl triflate 37 in Scheme 11. Synthesis of 1H-indazoles 32 from nitrosobenzenes 31. Zhu et al. [23] present a simple and efficient strategy to afford 1H-indazoles 26 from readily available aldehyde phenylhydrazones 25 through Rh(III)-promoted double C-H activation and C-H/C-H cross coupling (Scheme 9). The reaction tolerated a range of functional groups and lead to the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. An efficient and general method to build up 1H-indazoles 29 by Cu(OAc)2-mediated N-N bond formation using oxygen as the sole oxidant was reported by Chen et al. [24] (Scheme 10). Ketimine species as the key intermediates for this reaction were easily prepared from o-aminobenzonitriles 27 and organometallic reagents. The cyclization of ketamine 28 performed by using Cu(OAc)2 in the presence of oxygen efficiently converted the desired products in good to excellent yields. Li et al. [25] accomplished a rhodium and copper catalyzed C-H activation and C-N/N-N coupling of imidate esters or NH imines with nitrosobenzenes 31 to 1H-indazoles 32 (Scheme 11). In this transformation, the desired products were obtained under redox-neutral conditions in good yields. In the same year, they [26] observed that 1H-indazoles can be synthesized via rhodiumcatalyzed amination using anthranil as an aminating reagent under both redox-neutral and oxidative conditions (Scheme 12). With this method, a series of bifunctional products were prepared in good to excellent yields. Both of these two examples involved expensive rhodium catalyst. To address this issue, they [27] explored a synergistic cobalt and copper catalytic system using a similar process to give 1H-indazoles 35 (Scheme 12). In this work, anthranil served as both an aminating reagent and organic oxidant. The reactions tolerated various functional groups and good yields were observed. the presence of CsF (Scheme 13). In addition, this transformation provided moderate to excellent yields. Scheme 13. Synthesis of 1H-indazoles 38 from α-diazomethylphosphonates 36

Synthesis of 2H-Indazole
Nazaré et al. [29] demonstrated an organophosphorus-mediated reductive cyclization and a subsequent N-N bond formation of substituted benzamidines 40 to construct 3-amino-2H-indazoles 41 (Scheme 14a). The substituted benzamidines 40 were synthesized from 2-nitrobenzonitriles 39 through a two-step sequence involving a trimethylaluminium-mediated conversion. The reaction showed good functional group tolerance and satisfactory yields could be obtained. Later, the same group [30] reported a one-pot, two-step approach to generate 2H-indazol-2-amines 44 via a reductive cyclization of substituted hydrazones precursors 43 in the presence of organophosphorus reagent (Scheme 14b). In this process, substituted hydrazones 43 were easily prepared from 2-nitrobenzaldehyde 42 and phenylhydrazine.

Synthesis of 2H-indazole
Nazaré et al. [29] demonstrated an organophosphorus-mediated reductive cyclization and a subsequent N-N bond formation of substituted benzamidines 40 to construct 3-amino-2H-indazoles 41 (Scheme 14a). The substituted benzamidines 40 were synthesized from 2-nitrobenzonitriles 39 through a two-step sequence involving a trimethylaluminium-mediated conversion. The reaction showed good functional group tolerance and satisfactory yields could be obtained. Later, the same group [30] reported a one-pot, two-step approach to generate 2H-indazol-2-amines 44 via a reductive cyclization of substituted hydrazones precursors 43 in the presence of organophosphorus reagent (Scheme 14b). In this process, substituted hydrazones 43 were easily prepared from 2nitrobenzaldehyde 42 and phenylhydrazine. Ellman et al. [34] reported a practical bench-top reaction for the synthesis of N-aryl-2H-indazoles 57 through Cp*Co(III)-promoted C-H bond functionalization/addition/cyclization cascades (Scheme 17). In this work, treatment of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 with [Cp*Co(C6H6)][B(C6F5)4]2 and AcOH in 1,4-dioxane at 100 o C led to the corresponding products with moderate to excellent yields. This reaction tolerated a wide range of functional groups and was successfully carried out on a large scale. A similar approach was used by Wang et al. [35] for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 57 via a recatalyzed C-H transformation of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 (Scheme 17). It should be mentioned that this reaction is a good example of using isolabe cyclic Re I -complex as the catalyst. Remarkably, mechanistic studies disclosed that the aldehyde-insertion step was irreversible in the catalytic cycle. Ellman et al. [34] reported a practical bench-top reaction for the synthesis of N-aryl-2H-indazoles 57 through Cp*Co(III)-promoted C-H bond functionalization/addition/cyclization cascades (Scheme 17). In this work, treatment of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 with [Cp*Co(C6H6)][B(C6F5)4]2 and AcOH in 1,4-dioxane at 100 o C led to the corresponding products with moderate to excellent yields. This reaction tolerated a wide range of functional groups and was successfully carried out on a large scale. A similar approach was used by Wang et al. [35] for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 57 via a recatalyzed C-H transformation of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 (Scheme 17). It should be mentioned that this reaction is a good example of using isolabe cyclic Re I -complex as the catalyst. Remarkably, mechanistic studies disclosed that the aldehyde-insertion step was irreversible in the catalytic cycle. Ellman et al. [34] reported a practical bench-top reaction for the synthesis of N-aryl-2H-indazoles 57 through Cp*Co(III)-promoted C-H bond functionalization/addition/cyclization cascades (Scheme 17). In this work, treatment of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 with [Cp*Co(C 6 H 6 )][B(C 6 F 5 ) 4 ] 2 and AcOH in 1,4-dioxane at 100 • C led to the corresponding products with moderate to excellent yields. This reaction tolerated a wide range of functional groups and was successfully carried out on a large scale. A similar approach was used by Wang et al. [35] for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 57 via a re-catalyzed C-H transformation of azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56 (Scheme 17). It should be mentioned that this reaction is a good example of using isolabe cyclic Re I -complex as the catalyst. Remarkably, mechanistic studies disclosed that the aldehyde-insertion step was irreversible in the catalytic cycle. The cyclization of azobenzenes 58 with α-keto aldehydes 59 was also realized by Kim et al. [36] using rhodium (III) catalyst (Scheme 18a). This process provided an efficient method to synthesize 3acylated-2H-indazoles 60 via functionalization of C (sp 2 )-H bond in moderate to high yields. A tandem C-H activation/intramolecular annulation reaction between azobenzenes 61 with sulfoxonium ylides 62 for the synthesis 3-acylated-2H-indazoles 63 was reported by the same group (Scheme 18b) [37]. In contrast to the reaction conditions in the previous work, Cu(OAc)2 and CuCO3·Cu(OH)2 were utilized instead of AgOAc. In this process, the target products were The cyclization of azobenzenes 58 with α-keto aldehydes 59 was also realized by Kim et al. [36] using rhodium (III) catalyst (Scheme 18a). This process provided an efficient method to synthesize 3-acylated-2H-indazoles 60 via functionalization of C (sp 2 )-H bond in moderate to high yields.
A tandem C-H activation/intramolecular annulation reaction between azobenzenes 61 with sulfoxonium ylides 62 for the synthesis 3-acylated-2H-indazoles 63 was reported by the same group (Scheme 18b) [37]. In contrast to the reaction conditions in the previous work, Cu(OAc) 2 and CuCO 3 ·Cu(OH) 2 were utilized instead of AgOAc. In this process, the target products were synthesized with a wide range of substrate scope in good yields. Scheme 17. Co(III) or Re-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl-2H-indazoles 57 from azobenzenes 55 and aldehydes 56.
The cyclization of azobenzenes 58 with α-keto aldehydes 59 was also realized by Kim et al. [36] using rhodium (III) catalyst (Scheme 18a). This process provided an efficient method to synthesize 3acylated-2H-indazoles 60 via functionalization of C (sp 2 )-H bond in moderate to high yields. A tandem C-H activation/intramolecular annulation reaction between azobenzenes 61 with sulfoxonium ylides 62 for the synthesis 3-acylated-2H-indazoles 63 was reported by the same group (Scheme 18b) [37]. In contrast to the reaction conditions in the previous work, Cu(OAc)2 and CuCO3·Cu(OH)2 were utilized instead of AgOAc. In this process, the target products were synthesized with a wide range of substrate scope in good yields. Xi et al. [38] reported rhodium (III)-catalyzed C-H functionalization of azobenzenes 64 with acrylates 65 to furnish the corresponding 2H-indazoles 66 in the presence of Cu(OAc)2 with good functional group tolerance and satisfying yields (Scheme 19). Notably, copper acetate played an important role for β-hydride elimination during the course of transformation. You et al. [39] discovered a rhodium (III)-catalyzed tandem C-H alkylation/intramolecular decarboxylative cyclization that used azoxy compounds 67 and diazoesters 68 for the synthesis of 3acyl-2H-indazoles 69 (Scheme 20a). In this reaction, azoxy compounds 67 reacted with diazoesters 68 under the catalysis of [Cp*RhCl2]2 in the presence of AgSbF6 to furnish the corresponding 2 Hindazoles products with a broad functional group tolerance. Another example regarding the application of similar strategy for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 72 was disclosed by the same group (Scheme 20b) [40]. Under the modified catalytic system, azoxy compounds 70 and alkynes 71 underwent C-H activation/cyclization cascades to provide 2H-indazoles 72 in good yields. Xi et al. [38] reported rhodium (III)-catalyzed C-H functionalization of azobenzenes 64 with acrylates 65 to furnish the corresponding 2H-indazoles 66 in the presence of Cu(OAc) 2 with good functional group tolerance and satisfying yields (Scheme 19). Notably, copper acetate played an important role for β-hydride elimination during the course of transformation. The cyclization of azobenzenes 58 with α-keto aldehydes 59 was also realized by Kim et al. [36] using rhodium (III) catalyst (Scheme 18a). This process provided an efficient method to synthesize 3acylated-2H-indazoles 60 via functionalization of C (sp 2 )-H bond in moderate to high yields. A tandem C-H activation/intramolecular annulation reaction between azobenzenes 61 with sulfoxonium ylides 62 for the synthesis 3-acylated-2H-indazoles 63 was reported by the same group (Scheme 18b) [37]. In contrast to the reaction conditions in the previous work, Cu(OAc)2 and CuCO3·Cu(OH)2 were utilized instead of AgOAc. In this process, the target products were synthesized with a wide range of substrate scope in good yields. Xi et al. [38] reported rhodium (III)-catalyzed C-H functionalization of azobenzenes 64 with acrylates 65 to furnish the corresponding 2H-indazoles 66 in the presence of Cu(OAc)2 with good functional group tolerance and satisfying yields (Scheme 19). Notably, copper acetate played an important role for β-hydride elimination during the course of transformation. You et al. [39] discovered a rhodium (III)-catalyzed tandem C-H alkylation/intramolecular decarboxylative cyclization that used azoxy compounds 67 and diazoesters 68 for the synthesis of 3acyl-2H-indazoles 69 (Scheme 20a). In this reaction, azoxy compounds 67 reacted with diazoesters 68 under the catalysis of [Cp*RhCl2]2 in the presence of AgSbF6 to furnish the corresponding 2 Hindazoles products with a broad functional group tolerance. Another example regarding the application of similar strategy for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 72 was disclosed by the same group (Scheme 20b) [40]. Under the modified catalytic system, azoxy compounds 70 and alkynes 71 underwent C-H activation/cyclization cascades to provide 2H-indazoles 72 in good yields. You et al. [39] discovered a rhodium (III)-catalyzed tandem C-H alkylation/intramolecular decarboxylative cyclization that used azoxy compounds 67 and diazoesters 68 for the synthesis of 3-acyl-2H-indazoles 69 (Scheme 20a). In this reaction, azoxy compounds 67 reacted with diazoesters 68 under the catalysis of [Cp*RhCl 2 ] 2 in the presence of AgSbF 6 to furnish the corresponding 2 H-indazoles products with a broad functional group tolerance. Another example regarding the application of similar strategy for the synthesis of 2H-indazoles 72 was disclosed by the same group (Scheme 20b) [40]. Under the modified catalytic system, azoxy compounds 70 and alkynes 71 underwent C-H activation/cyclization cascades to provide 2H-indazoles 72 in good yields. Lin et al. [41] introduced a Cu/Pd cooperatively catalyzed tandem C-N and C-P bonds formation reaction of 2-alkynyl azobenzenes 73 and compounds 74 for the construction of 2H-indazoles 75 (Scheme 21). In this approach, the phosphorated 2H-indazoles were synthesized in moderate to good yields, displaying good functional groups tolerance. Lin et al. [41] introduced a Cu/Pd cooperatively catalyzed tandem C-N and C-P bonds formation reaction of 2-alkynyl azobenzenes 73 and compounds 74 for the construction of 2H-indazoles 75 (Scheme 21). In this approach, the phosphorated 2H-indazoles were synthesized in moderate to good yields, displaying good functional groups tolerance. Xi et al. [42] developed an efficient iodine-mediated synthesis of 2H-indazoles 77 from orthoalkylazobenzenes 76 via benzyl C-H functionalization (Scheme 22). With this method, a variety of 2H-indazoles bearing various functional groups were prepared in moderate to good yields. Mechanism studies suggested iodine assisted hydrogen transfer from the benzylic position to nitrogen. DFT calculations revealed that it was a radical chain mechanism. Subsequently, the same group [43] expanded the scope of the substrates. Under similar reaction conditions, using CuI as oxidation promotor and oxygen as a terminal oxidant, ortho-alkylazobenzenes could be converted to corresponding products via C−H bond functionalization with high yields.  Xi et al. [42] developed an efficient iodine-mediated synthesis of 2H-indazoles 77 from ortho-alkylazobenzenes 76 via benzyl C-H functionalization (Scheme 22). With this method, a variety of 2H-indazoles bearing various functional groups were prepared in moderate to good yields. Mechanism studies suggested iodine assisted hydrogen transfer from the benzylic position to nitrogen. DFT calculations revealed that it was a radical chain mechanism. Subsequently, the same group [43] expanded the scope of the substrates. Under similar reaction conditions, using CuI as oxidation promotor and oxygen as a terminal oxidant, ortho-alkylazobenzenes could be converted to corresponding products via C-H bond functionalization with high yields. Lin et al. [41] introduced a Cu/Pd cooperatively catalyzed tandem C-N and C-P bonds formation reaction of 2-alkynyl azobenzenes 73 and compounds 74 for the construction of 2H-indazoles 75 (Scheme 21). In this approach, the phosphorated 2H-indazoles were synthesized in moderate to good yields, displaying good functional groups tolerance. Xi et al. [42] developed an efficient iodine-mediated synthesis of 2H-indazoles 77 from orthoalkylazobenzenes 76 via benzyl C-H functionalization (Scheme 22). With this method, a variety of 2H-indazoles bearing various functional groups were prepared in moderate to good yields. Mechanism studies suggested iodine assisted hydrogen transfer from the benzylic position to nitrogen. DFT calculations revealed that it was a radical chain mechanism. Subsequently, the same group [43] expanded the scope of the substrates. Under similar reaction conditions, using CuI as oxidation promotor and oxygen as a terminal oxidant, ortho-alkylazobenzenes could be converted to corresponding products via C−H bond functionalization with high yields.  Lin et al. [41] introduced a Cu/Pd cooperatively catalyzed tandem C-N and C-P bonds formation reaction of 2-alkynyl azobenzenes 73 and compounds 74 for the construction of 2H-indazoles 75 (Scheme 21). In this approach, the phosphorated 2H-indazoles were synthesized in moderate to good yields, displaying good functional groups tolerance. Xi et al. [42] developed an efficient iodine-mediated synthesis of 2H-indazoles 77 from orthoalkylazobenzenes 76 via benzyl C-H functionalization (Scheme 22). With this method, a variety of 2H-indazoles bearing various functional groups were prepared in moderate to good yields. Mechanism studies suggested iodine assisted hydrogen transfer from the benzylic position to nitrogen. DFT calculations revealed that it was a radical chain mechanism. Subsequently, the same group [43] expanded the scope of the substrates. Under similar reaction conditions, using CuI as oxidation promotor and oxygen as a terminal oxidant, ortho-alkylazobenzenes could be converted to corresponding products via C−H bond functionalization with high yields.
Wang et al. [47] described the synthesis of novel 1H-indazole derivatives based on systematic optimization of both the piperidine and 2,6-difluorophenyl moieties of 3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-indazole as potential inhibitors of pan-Pim kinases ( Figure 4). The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 82a possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with IC 50 values of 0.4, 1.1 and 0.4 nM, respectively. Meanwhile, compound 82a showed moderate cellular potency in KMS-12 BM cell assays with an IC 50 value of 1400 nM.
Wang et al. [47] described the synthesis of novel 1H-indazole derivatives based on systematic optimization of both the piperidine and 2,6-difluorophenyl moieties of 3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-indazole as potential inhibitors of pan-Pim kinases ( Figure 4). The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 82a possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with IC50 values of 0.4, 1.1 and 0.4 nM, respectively. Meanwhile, compound 82a showed moderate cellular potency in KMS-12 BM cell assays with an IC50 value of 1400 nM.  Kolesnikov et al. [48] presented the synthesis and evaluation of anti-tumor activity of new 6azaindazole derivatives. According to the fragment-based approach, they optimized 6-azaindazoles as desirable cores with picomolar biochemical potency against all three Pim kinases, resulting in good cellular potency. Among the synthesized derivatives, compound 83 was the most balanced profile in terms of potency and stability in vivo and was one of the lead compounds in the series. They also found that compound 83 possessed potent antiproliferative activity against the MM1.S multiple myeloma cell line with IC50 value of 0.64 μM ( Figure 5).  optimization of both the piperidine and 2,6-difluorophenyl moieties of 3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1H-indazole as potential inhibitors of pan-Pim kinases ( Figure 4). The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 82a possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with IC50 values of 0.4, 1.1 and 0.4 nM, respectively. Meanwhile, compound 82a showed moderate cellular potency in KMS-12 BM cell assays with an IC50 value of 1400 nM.  Kolesnikov et al. [48] presented the synthesis and evaluation of anti-tumor activity of new 6azaindazole derivatives. According to the fragment-based approach, they optimized 6-azaindazoles as desirable cores with picomolar biochemical potency against all three Pim kinases, resulting in good cellular potency. Among the synthesized derivatives, compound 83 was the most balanced profile in terms of potency and stability in vivo and was one of the lead compounds in the series. They also found that compound 83 possessed potent antiproliferative activity against the MM1.S multiple myeloma cell line with IC50 value of 0.64 μM ( Figure 5).  Kolesnikov et al. [48] presented the synthesis and evaluation of anti-tumor activity of new 6-azaindazole derivatives. According to the fragment-based approach, they optimized 6-azaindazoles as desirable cores with picomolar biochemical potency against all three Pim kinases, resulting in good cellular potency. Among the synthesized derivatives, compound 83 was the most balanced profile in terms of potency and stability in vivo and was one of the lead compounds in the series. They also found that compound 83 possessed potent antiproliferative activity against the MM1.S multiple myeloma cell line with IC 50 value of 0.64 µM ( Figure 5). synthesized and tested compounds, 82a possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with IC50 values of 0.4, 1.1 and 0.4 nM, respectively. Meanwhile, compound 82a showed moderate cellular potency in KMS-12 BM cell assays with an IC50 value of 1400 nM.  Kolesnikov et al. [48] presented the synthesis and evaluation of anti-tumor activity of new 6azaindazole derivatives. According to the fragment-based approach, they optimized 6-azaindazoles as desirable cores with picomolar biochemical potency against all three Pim kinases, resulting in good cellular potency. Among the synthesized derivatives, compound 83 was the most balanced profile in terms of potency and stability in vivo and was one of the lead compounds in the series. They also found that compound 83 possessed potent antiproliferative activity against the MM1.S multiple myeloma cell line with IC50 value of 0.64 μM ( Figure 5).  Wang et al. [49] designed and synthesized a novel series of azaindazole derivatives, which were tested as inhibitors of pan-Pim Kinases. It was found that compounds 84 possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with K i values of 0.03, 0.11 and 0.02 nM, respectively ( Figure 6). In particular, 84 was relatively impotent in a two-point hERG patch clamp assay, exhibiting moderate 37% Pim inhibition at 1 µM and 49% Pim inhibition at 10 µM. Wang et al. [49] designed and synthesized a novel series of azaindazole derivatives, which were tested as inhibitors of pan-Pim Kinases. It was found that compounds 84 possessed the strongest activity against Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3 with Ki values of 0.03, 0.11 and 0.02 nM, respectively ( Figure  6). In particular, 84 was relatively impotent in a two-point hERG patch clamp assay, exhibiting moderate 37% Pim inhibition at 1 μM and 49% Pim inhibition at 10 μM. Indazole-based series of selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) were reported by Govek et al. [50]. A structure-activity relationship study of synthesized derivatives based on compound 85 ( Figure 7) revealed that when replacing the ethyl with cyclobutyl group, the corresponding analogs

Indazole-based series of selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) were reported by
Govek et al. [50]. A structure-activity relationship study of synthesized derivatives based on compound 85 ( Figure 7) revealed that when replacing the ethyl with cyclobutyl group, the corresponding analogs displayed enhanced potency. However, incorporating larger substituents on para-position of the upper aryl ring, such as CF 3 , the corresponding compounds showed improved degradation efficacy. They also discovered that by tempering the polarity of lipophilic acids and incorporation of the 3-fluoroindazole motifs, oral bioavailability could be increased. Ultimately, compounds 86 and 87, which were identified by exploration of ER degradation and antagonism in vitro followed by in vivo antagonism and culminating in oral exposure, could induce tumor regression in a tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer xenograft.
The same year, Smith et al. [51] identified a series of 1H-indazole derivatives as orally bioavailable estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) based on SAR studies on a triphenylalkene scaffold ( Figure 8). Among the optimized compounds, 88 was the most efficient degrader of the ER-α with an IC 50 value of 0.7 nM ( Figure 8). Furthermore, 88 exhibited good bioavailability across species and displayed robust activity in tamoxifen-sensitive and tamoxifen-resistant xenograft models of breast cancer. Indazole-based series of selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) were reported by Govek et al. [50]. A structure-activity relationship study of synthesized derivatives based on compound 85 ( Figure 7) revealed that when replacing the ethyl with cyclobutyl group, the corresponding analogs displayed enhanced potency. However, incorporating larger substituents on para--position of the upper aryl ring, such as CF3, the corresponding compounds showed improved degradation efficacy. They also discovered that by tempering the polarity of lipophilic acids and incorporation of the 3fluoroindazole motifs, oral bioavailability could be increased. Ultimately, compounds 86 and 87, which were identified by exploration of ER degradation and antagonism in vitro followed by in vivo antagonism and culminating in oral exposure, could induce tumor regression in a tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer xenograft.
The same year, Smith et al. [51] identified a series of 1H-indazole derivatives as orally bioavailable estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) based on SAR studies on a triphenylalkene scaffold ( Figure 8). Among the optimized compounds, 88 was the most efficient degrader of the ER-α with an IC50 value of 0.7 nM ( Figure 8). Furthermore, 88 exhibited good bioavailability across species and displayed robust activity in tamoxifen-sensitive and tamoxifen-resistant xenograft models of breast cancer.  Wang et al. [52] synthesized a series of 1H-indazol-3-amine derivatives and evaluated their activity against Bcr-Abl wild type as well as T315I mutant. Among these compounds, 89 and 90 appeared to be the most potent Bcr-Abl inhibitors ( Figure 9). In particular, compound 89 served as a  Indazole-based series of selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) were reported by Govek et al. [50]. A structure-activity relationship study of synthesized derivatives based on compound 85 ( Figure 7) revealed that when replacing the ethyl with cyclobutyl group, the corresponding analogs displayed enhanced potency. However, incorporating larger substituents on para--position of the upper aryl ring, such as CF3, the corresponding compounds showed improved degradation efficacy. They also discovered that by tempering the polarity of lipophilic acids and incorporation of the 3fluoroindazole motifs, oral bioavailability could be increased. Ultimately, compounds 86 and 87, which were identified by exploration of ER degradation and antagonism in vitro followed by in vivo antagonism and culminating in oral exposure, could induce tumor regression in a tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer xenograft.
The same year, Smith et al. [51] identified a series of 1H-indazole derivatives as orally bioavailable estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) based on SAR studies on a triphenylalkene scaffold ( Figure 8). Among the optimized compounds, 88 was the most efficient degrader of the ER-α with an IC50 value of 0.7 nM ( Figure 8). Furthermore, 88 exhibited good bioavailability across species and displayed robust activity in tamoxifen-sensitive and tamoxifen-resistant xenograft models of breast cancer.  Wang et al. [52] synthesized a series of 1H-indazol-3-amine derivatives and evaluated their activity against Bcr-Abl wild type as well as T315I mutant. Among these compounds, 89 and 90 appeared to be the most potent Bcr-Abl inhibitors ( Figure 9). In particular, compound 89 served as a Wang et al. [52] synthesized a series of 1H-indazol-3-amine derivatives and evaluated their activity against Bcr-Abl wild type as well as T315I mutant. Among these compounds, 89 and 90 appeared to be the most potent Bcr-Abl inhibitors ( Figure 9). In particular, compound 89 served as a promising inhibitor, which exhibited comparable potency with that of Imatinib and inhibited Bcr-Abl WT , Bcr-Abl T315I and K562 leukemia cancer cells with IC 50 values of 0.014, 0.45 and 6.50 µM, respectively. The docking studies indicated that compound 89 bound to Bcr-Abl WT in a similar manner as imatinib.  A novel series of 3-(pyrrolopyridin-2-yl)indazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-proliferative effects on five human cancer cell lines (HL60, KB, SMMC-7721, HCT116, and A549) by Hu et al. [53]. The study revealed that all of the synthesized compounds exhibited vigorous potency against HL60 cell line with IC50 values ranging from singe digital nanomolar to micromolar level. Among them, compound 93 was identified to be the most potent inhibitor, with IC50 values of 8.   A novel series of 3-(pyrrolopyridin-2-yl)indazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-proliferative effects on five human cancer cell lines (HL60, KB, SMMC-7721, HCT116, and A549) by Hu et al. [53]. The study revealed that all of the synthesized compounds exhibited vigorous potency against HL60 cell line with IC50 values ranging from singe digital nanomolar to micromolar level. Among them, compound 93 was identified to be the most potent inhibitor, with IC50 values of 8.3 nM and 1.3 nM against HL60 and HCT116 cell lines, respectively ( Figure 10). Furthermore, results of the inhibitory activities against a panel of kinases demonstrated that compounds 91, 92 and 93 could selectivity inhibit CHK1, CDK2, MEK1, GSK3β, BRAF, IKKβ and PKC. Pauls et al. [54] synthesized a new set of 3-(4-(heterocyclyl)phenyl)-1H-indazole-5carboxamides derivatives, which were tested as inhibitors of tyrosine threonine kinase (TTK). It was found that compounds 94, 95 (designated CFI-401870) and 96 were single-digit nanomolar TTK inhibitors, with acceptable off-target activity and good oral bioavailability in rodents ( Figure 11). In particular, compound 95 served as the most efficacious of the shortlisted compounds in an HCT116 tumor xenograft model, which also could inhibit the growth of a broad panel of human cancer cell lines including breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, lung and melanoma cell lines. Qu et al. [55] performed anticancer activities screening assays as well as cancer growth inhibitory studies on previously synthesized N-(4-(1-(4-chlorineindazole))phenyl)-N-(4-chloro-3-tri fluoromethyl phenyl) urea 97 ( Figure 12). The results indicated that compound 97 could be a multikinases inhibitor targeting c-Kit, PDGFRβ and FLT3 with Kd values at 68.5 ± 9.5 nM, 140 ± 0 nM and 375 ± 15.3 nM, respectively. Compound 97 also possessed strong inhibition activities against 12 human cancer cells with IC50 values ranging from 1.12 to 6.84 μM. Especially, it exhibited strong Pauls et al. [54] synthesized a new set of 3-(4-(heterocyclyl)phenyl)-1H-indazole-5-carboxamides derivatives, which were tested as inhibitors of tyrosine threonine kinase (TTK). It was found that compounds 94, 95 (designated CFI-401870) and 96 were single-digit nanomolar TTK inhibitors, with acceptable off-target activity and good oral bioavailability in rodents ( Figure 11). In particular, compound 95 served as the most efficacious of the shortlisted compounds in an HCT116 tumor xenograft model, which also could inhibit the growth of a broad panel of human cancer cell lines including breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, lung and melanoma cell lines. A novel series of 3-(pyrrolopyridin-2-yl)indazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-proliferative effects on five human cancer cell lines (HL60, KB, SMMC-7721, HCT116, and A549) by Hu et al. [53]. The study revealed that all of the synthesized compounds exhibited vigorous potency against HL60 cell line with IC50 values ranging from singe digital nanomolar to micromolar level. Among them, compound 93 was identified to be the most potent inhibitor, with IC50 values of 8.3 nM and 1.3 nM against HL60 and HCT116 cell lines, respectively ( Figure 10). Furthermore, results of the inhibitory activities against a panel of kinases demonstrated that compounds 91, 92 and 93 could selectivity inhibit CHK1, CDK2, MEK1, GSK3β, BRAF, IKKβ and PKC. Pauls et al. [54] synthesized a new set of 3-(4-(heterocyclyl)phenyl)-1H-indazole-5carboxamides derivatives, which were tested as inhibitors of tyrosine threonine kinase (TTK). It was found that compounds 94, 95 (designated CFI-401870) and 96 were single-digit nanomolar TTK inhibitors, with acceptable off-target activity and good oral bioavailability in rodents ( Figure 11). In particular, compound 95 served as the most efficacious of the shortlisted compounds in an HCT116 tumor xenograft model, which also could inhibit the growth of a broad panel of human cancer cell lines including breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, lung and melanoma cell lines. Qu et al. [55] performed anticancer activities screening assays as well as cancer growth inhibitory studies on previously synthesized N-(4-(1-(4-chlorineindazole))phenyl)-N-(4-chloro-3-tri fluoromethyl phenyl) urea 97 ( Figure 12). The results indicated that compound 97 could be a multikinases inhibitor targeting c-Kit, PDGFRβ and FLT3 with Kd values at 68.5 ± 9.5 nM, 140 ± 0 nM and 375 ± 15.3 nM, respectively. Compound 97 also possessed strong inhibition activities against 12 human cancer cells with IC50 values ranging from 1.12 to 6.84 μM. Especially, it exhibited strong Qu et al. [55] performed anticancer activities screening assays as well as cancer growth inhibitory studies on previously synthesized N-(4-(1-(4-chlorineindazole))phenyl)-N-(4-chloro-3-tri fluoromethyl phenyl) urea 97 ( Figure 12). The results indicated that compound 97 could be a multi-kinases inhibitor targeting c-Kit, PDGFRβ and FLT3 with K d values at 68.5 ± 9.5 nM, 140 ± 0 nM and 375 ± 15.3 nM, respectively. Compound 97 also possessed strong inhibition activities against 12 human cancer cells with IC 50 values ranging from 1.12 to 6.84 µM. Especially, it exhibited strong inhibition on SK-MEL-3, NB-4, and SK-MEL-31 with IC 50 values at 1.12 ± 0.06 µM, 1.34 ± 0.20 µM, and 1.77 ± 0.06 µM, respectively. Meanwhile, compound 97 effectively delayed the growth of cancer xenografts and safety to mice [56].  Li et al. [57] designed and synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazol-3-amine scaffold derivatives by utilizing scaffold hopping and molecular hybridization strategies aiming to develop potent FGFR inhibitors. The authors carried out an evaluation of their inhibitory activity against FGFR1. It was found that 6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine derivative 98 was a promising FGFR1 inhibitor, exihibited good enzymatic inhibition (IC50 = 15.0 nM) and modest anti-proliferative activity (IC50 = 642.1 nM) ( Figure 13). Further structural optimization revealed that compound 99 was identified as the most potent FGFR1 inhibitor with the best enzyme inhibitory (IC50 = 2.9 nM) and cellular activity (IC50 = 40.5 nM). The SAR studies revealed that N-ethylpiperazine group was important for enzyme inhibitory and cellular activity. Li et al. [57] designed and synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazol-3-amine scaffold derivatives by utilizing scaffold hopping and molecular hybridization strategies aiming to develop potent FGFR inhibitors. The authors carried out an evaluation of their inhibitory activity against FGFR1. It was found that 6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine derivative 98 was a promising FGFR1 inhibitor, exihibited good enzymatic inhibition (IC 50 = 15.0 nM) and modest anti-proliferative activity (IC 50 = 642.1 nM) ( Figure 13). Further structural optimization revealed that compound 99 was identified as the most potent FGFR1 inhibitor with the best enzyme inhibitory (IC 50 = 2.9 nM) and cellular activity (IC 50 = 40.5 nM). The SAR studies revealed that N-ethylpiperazine group was important for enzyme inhibitory and cellular activity. Li et al. [57] designed and synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazol-3-amine scaffold derivatives by utilizing scaffold hopping and molecular hybridization strategies aiming to develop potent FGFR inhibitors. The authors carried out an evaluation of their inhibitory activity against FGFR1. It was found that 6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine derivative 98 was a promising FGFR1 inhibitor, exihibited good enzymatic inhibition (IC50 = 15.0 nM) and modest anti-proliferative activity (IC50 = 642.1 nM) ( Figure 13). Further structural optimization revealed that compound 99 was identified as the most potent FGFR1 inhibitor with the best enzyme inhibitory (IC50 = 2.9 nM) and cellular activity (IC50 = 40.5 nM). The SAR studies revealed that N-ethylpiperazine group was important for enzyme inhibitory and cellular activity.  Zhao et al. [59] disclosed novel 6-(2,6-dichloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-substituted-1Hindazole derivatives and assessed their potency as tyrosine kinase fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors for cancer therapy. The results indicated that compound 101 was a potent FGFR1 inhibitor, with good enzymatic inhibition (IC50 = 69.1 ± 19.8 nM) ( Figure 15). According to the obtained structure activity relationship, the authors further designed and synthesized a new series of derivatives.
6-(2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-1H- Zhao et al. [59] disclosed novel 6-(2,6-dichloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-substituted-1H-indazole derivatives and assessed their potency as tyrosine kinase fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors for cancer therapy. The results indicated that compound 101 was a potent FGFR1 inhibitor, with good enzymatic inhibition (IC 50 = 69.1 ± 19.8 nM) ( Figure 15). According to the obtained structure activity relationship, the authors further designed and synthesized a new series of derivatives. 6-(2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-indazole-4-carboxamide (102) exhibited the most potent FGFR1 inhibitory activity in the enzymatic assay (IC 50 = 30.2 ± 1.9 nM).  Liu et al. [60] reported that the synthesis of pyridin-3-amine derivatives served as multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). First, they discovered compound 103 via in silico screening against fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) and this was sequentially validated by in vitro experiments (IC50 value of 3.8 ± 0.5 μM against FGFR1). Aiming to improve the inhibition potency of compound 103 against FGFR1, the authors carried out a structure-based structural optimization, and then explored further to afford novel FGFR inhibitors ( Figure 16). Among them, compound 104 displayed attractive inhibitory activity against FGFR1, 2 and 3 with IC50 values of 18.0, 1.6 and 27.5 nM, respectively. Notably, compound 104 also exhibited nanomolar level inhibition against several other NSCLC-related oncogenes kinases, such as RET, Liu et al. [60] reported that the synthesis of pyridin-3-amine derivatives served as multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). First, they discovered compound 103 via in silico screening against fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) and this was sequentially validated by in vitro experiments (IC 50 value of 3.8 ± 0.5 µM against FGFR1). Aiming to improve the inhibition potency of compound 103 against FGFR1, the authors carried out a structure-based structural optimization, and then explored further to afford novel FGFR inhibitors ( Figure 16). Among them, compound 104 displayed attractive inhibitory activity against FGFR1, 2 and 3 with IC 50 values of 18.0, 1.6 and 27.5 nM, respectively. Notably, compound 104 also exhibited nanomolar level inhibition against several other NSCLC-related oncogenes kinases, such as RET, EGFR, EGFR/T790M/L858R, DDR2, and ALK. Significant antitumor activity (TGI = 66.1%) of compound 104 in FGFR-driven NCI-H1581 xenografts with good PK profiles was observed in vivo pharmacology evaluations. Liu et al. [60] reported that the synthesis of pyridin-3-amine derivatives served as multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). First, they discovered compound 103 via in silico screening against fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) and this was sequentially validated by in vitro experiments (IC50 value of 3.8 ± 0.5 μM against FGFR1). Aiming to improve the inhibition potency of compound 103 against FGFR1, the authors carried out a structure-based structural optimization, and then explored further to afford novel FGFR inhibitors ( Figure 16). Among them, compound 104 displayed attractive inhibitory activity against FGFR1, 2 and 3 with IC50 values of 18.0, 1.6 and 27.5 nM, respectively. Notably, compound 104 also exhibited nanomolar level inhibition against several other NSCLC-related oncogenes kinases, such as RET, EGFR, EGFR/T790M/L858R, DDR2, and ALK. Significant antitumor activity (TGI = 66.1%) of compound 104 in FGFR-driven NCI-H1581 xenografts with good PK profiles was observed in vivo pharmacology evaluations.    Liu et al. [60] reported that the synthesis of pyridin-3-amine derivatives served as multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). First, they discovered compound 103 via in silico screening against fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) and this was sequentially validated by in vitro experiments (IC50 value of 3.8 ± 0.5 μM against FGFR1). Aiming to improve the inhibition potency of compound 103 against FGFR1, the authors carried out a structure-based structural optimization, and then explored further to afford novel FGFR inhibitors ( Figure 16). Among them, compound 104 displayed attractive inhibitory activity against FGFR1, 2 and 3 with IC50 values of 18.0, 1.6 and 27.5 nM, respectively. Notably, compound 104 also exhibited nanomolar level inhibition against several other NSCLC-related oncogenes kinases, such as RET, EGFR, EGFR/T790M/L858R, DDR2, and ALK. Significant antitumor activity (TGI = 66.1%) of compound 104 in FGFR-driven NCI-H1581 xenografts with good PK profiles was observed in vivo pharmacology evaluations.    Rauh et al. [63] described a structure-based approach, rationalized by subsequent computational analysis of conformational ligand ensembles in solution, to design 1H-indazole analogues as irreversible and mutant-selective EGFR inhibitors based on systematic optimization of 80 NSCLC cell lines against approximately 1500 compounds. The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 107 was the most active compound against the L858R/T790M double mutant of EGFR with IC50 values of 0.07 μM. Meanwhile, 107 exhibited moderate effects on the activating and drug resistant cell lines HCC827 and H1975 (GI50 = 2.5 μM and 9.8 μM, respectively) ( Figure 19). Rauh et al. [63] described a structure-based approach, rationalized by subsequent computational analysis of conformational ligand ensembles in solution, to design 1H-indazole analogues as irreversible and mutant-selective EGFR inhibitors based on systematic optimization of 80 NSCLC cell lines against approximately 1500 compounds. The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 107 was the most active compound against the L858R/T790M double mutant of EGFR with IC 50 values of 0.07 µM. Meanwhile, 107 exhibited moderate effects on the activating and drug resistant cell lines HCC827 and H1975 (GI 50 = 2.5 µM and 9.8 µM, respectively) ( Figure 19). Rauh et al. [63] described a structure-based approach, rationalized by subsequent computational analysis of conformational ligand ensembles in solution, to design 1H-indazole analogues as irreversible and mutant-selective EGFR inhibitors based on systematic optimization of 80 NSCLC cell lines against approximately 1500 compounds. The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 107 was the most active compound against the L858R/T790M double mutant of EGFR with IC50 values of 0.07 μM. Meanwhile, 107 exhibited moderate effects on the activating and drug resistant cell lines HCC827 and H1975 (GI50 = 2.5 μM and 9.8 μM, respectively) ( Figure 19).  Hah et al. [65] reported the synthesis of novel 3-carboxamido-2H-indazole-6-arylamide derivatives as selective CRAF inhibitors. The compounds were evaluated for antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. Results revealed that most of the compounds displayed potent antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. In particular, compounds 110 and 111 exhibited superior selectivity ( Figure 21). Compound 110 was found to be the most promising inhibitor against the WM3629 melanoma cell line with IC50 value of 38.6 nM, which also  Rauh et al. [63] described a structure-based approach, rationalized by subsequent computational analysis of conformational ligand ensembles in solution, to design 1H-indazole analogues as irreversible and mutant-selective EGFR inhibitors based on systematic optimization of 80 NSCLC cell lines against approximately 1500 compounds. The vitro assay study revealed that among the synthesized and tested compounds, 107 was the most active compound against the L858R/T790M double mutant of EGFR with IC50 values of 0.07 μM. Meanwhile, 107 exhibited moderate effects on the activating and drug resistant cell lines HCC827 and H1975 (GI50 = 2.5 μM and 9.8 μM, respectively) ( Figure 19).  Hah et al. [65] reported the synthesis of novel 3-carboxamido-2H-indazole-6-arylamide derivatives as selective CRAF inhibitors. The compounds were evaluated for antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. Results revealed that most of the compounds displayed potent antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. In particular, compounds 110 and 111 exhibited superior selectivity ( Figure 21). Compound 110 was found to be the most promising inhibitor against the WM3629 melanoma cell line with IC50 value of 38.6 nM, which also Hah et al. [65] reported the synthesis of novel 3-carboxamido-2H-indazole-6-arylamide derivatives as selective CRAF inhibitors. The compounds were evaluated for antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. Results revealed that most of the compounds displayed potent antiproliferative activity against the WM3629 melanoma cell line. In particular, compounds 110 and 111 exhibited superior selectivity ( Figure 21). Compound 110 was found to be the most promising inhibitor against the WM3629 melanoma cell line with IC 50 value of 38.6 nM, which also showed enzymatic activities against wild-type BRAF and BRAF (V599E) kinase with IC 50 values of 9.45 and 7.82 µM, respectively.  Schiemann et al. [66] synthesized a series of 3-benzylindazoles analogues based on a highthroughput screening (HTS) campaign sampling the Merck compound collection, which were tested as potent and selective CDK8 inhibitors with high affinity to CDK19. Medicinal chemistry optimization allowed them to identify inhibitors with improved potency, physicochemical properties and oral pharmacokinetics. Compound 112 displayed promising selectivity against CDK8 with IC50 value of 53 nM (Figure 22). Schiemann et al. [66] synthesized a series of 3-benzylindazoles analogues based on a high-throughput screening (HTS) campaign sampling the Merck compound collection, which were tested as potent and selective CDK8 inhibitors with high affinity to CDK19. Medicinal chemistry optimization allowed them to identify inhibitors with improved potency, physicochemical properties and oral pharmacokinetics. Compound 112 displayed promising selectivity against CDK8 with IC 50 value of 53 nM (Figure 22). Schiemann et al. [66] synthesized a series of 3-benzylindazoles analogues based on a highthroughput screening (HTS) campaign sampling the Merck compound collection, which were tested as potent and selective CDK8 inhibitors with high affinity to CDK19. Medicinal chemistry optimization allowed them to identify inhibitors with improved potency, physicochemical properties and oral pharmacokinetics. Compound 112 displayed promising selectivity against CDK8 with IC50 value of 53 nM (Figure 22). Czodrowski et al. [67] described a series of imidazo-thiadiazole derivatives as CDK8 inhibitors based on a Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based Lanthascreen binding competition assay. In several optimization cycles, compounds 113 displayed excellent kinase selectivity (CDK8 IC50 = 2.6 nM), biochemical and cellular potency, microsomal stability ( Figure 23). In particular, compound 113 demonstrated reduction of tumor growth rates of established human SW620 colorectal carcinoma xenografts using two different oral dosing schedules. Mallinger et al. [68] disclosed a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and the application of physicochemical property analyses to successfully reduce in vivo metabolic clearance, minimize transporter-mediated biliary elimination while maintaining acceptable aqueous solubility. The results indicated that compound 114 was a potent selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitor of CDK8 (IC50 = 2.3 ± 0.8 nM) with equipotent affinity for CDK19 (IC50 = 2.6 ± 0.4 nM) ( Figure 24). According to the assay results, compound 114 afforded the optimal compromise of in vitro biochemical, pharmacokinetic, and physicochemical properties and was suitable for progression to animal models of cancer. Czodrowski et al. [67] described a series of imidazo-thiadiazole derivatives as CDK8 inhibitors based on a Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based Lanthascreen binding competition assay. In several optimization cycles, compounds 113 displayed excellent kinase selectivity (CDK8 IC 50 = 2.6 nM), biochemical and cellular potency, microsomal stability ( Figure 23). In particular, compound 113 demonstrated reduction of tumor growth rates of established human SW620 colorectal carcinoma xenografts using two different oral dosing schedules.
Schiemann et al. [66] synthesized a series of 3-benzylindazoles analogues based on a highthroughput screening (HTS) campaign sampling the Merck compound collection, which were tested as potent and selective CDK8 inhibitors with high affinity to CDK19. Medicinal chemistry optimization allowed them to identify inhibitors with improved potency, physicochemical properties and oral pharmacokinetics. Compound 112 displayed promising selectivity against CDK8 with IC50 value of 53 nM (Figure 22). Czodrowski et al. [67] described a series of imidazo-thiadiazole derivatives as CDK8 inhibitors based on a Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based Lanthascreen binding competition assay. In several optimization cycles, compounds 113 displayed excellent kinase selectivity (CDK8 IC50 = 2.6 nM), biochemical and cellular potency, microsomal stability ( Figure 23). In particular, compound 113 demonstrated reduction of tumor growth rates of established human SW620 colorectal carcinoma xenografts using two different oral dosing schedules. Mallinger et al. [68] disclosed a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and the application of physicochemical property analyses to successfully reduce in vivo metabolic clearance, minimize transporter-mediated biliary elimination while maintaining acceptable aqueous solubility. The results indicated that compound 114 was a potent selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitor of CDK8 (IC50 = 2.3 ± 0.8 nM) with equipotent affinity for CDK19 (IC50 = 2.6 ± 0.4 nM) ( Figure 24). According to the assay results, compound 114 afforded the optimal compromise of in vitro biochemical, pharmacokinetic, and physicochemical properties and was suitable for progression to animal models of cancer. Mallinger et al. [68] disclosed a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and the application of physicochemical property analyses to successfully reduce in vivo metabolic clearance, minimize transporter-mediated biliary elimination while maintaining acceptable aqueous solubility. The results indicated that compound 114 was a potent selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitor of CDK8 (IC 50 = 2.3 ± 0.8 nM) with equipotent affinity for CDK19 (IC 50 = 2.6 ± 0.4 nM) ( Figure 24). According to the assay results, compound 114 afforded the optimal compromise of in vitro biochemical, pharmacokinetic, and physicochemical properties and was suitable for progression to animal models of cancer. A series of 1H-indazole amide derivatives were synthesized using structure-guided and knowledge-based design from lead compound 115 by Cao et al. [69] and evaluated for their extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) activity. The results indicated that most advanced compounds 116, 117 and 118 showed both very good enzymatic and cellular activity toward ERK1/2 and HT29 cell lines with IC50 values ranging between 9.3 ± 3.2～25.8 ± 2.3 nM, 0.9 ± 0.1～6.1 ± 1.1 μM, respectively ( Figure 25).
Babu Boga et al. [70] developed a series of novel 3(S)-thiomethyl pyrrolidine-1H-indazole derivatives aiming to identify new and safe compounds as ERK inhibitors for treatment of cancer. Among all the tested compounds, compound 119 displayed excellent potency, high ERK 1/2 selectivity and dual mechanisms of action inhibition (IC50 = 20 and 7 nM, respectively) ( Figure 26). Additionally, the detailed pharmacological and clinical evaluation demonstrated that compound 119 was well tolerated up to 400 mg twice daily and exhibited antitumor activity in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma. A series of 1H-indazole amide derivatives were synthesized using structure-guided and knowledge-based design from lead compound 115 by Cao et al. [69] and evaluated for their extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) activity. The results indicated that most advanced compounds 116, 117 and 118 showed both very good enzymatic and cellular activity toward ERK1/2 and HT29 cell lines with IC 50 values ranging between 9.3 ± 3.2~25.8 ± 2.3 nM, 0.9 ± 0.1~6.1 ± 1.1 µM, respectively ( Figure 25).
Babu Boga et al. [70] developed a series of novel 3(S)-thiomethyl pyrrolidine-1H-indazole derivatives aiming to identify new and safe compounds as ERK inhibitors for treatment of cancer. Among all the tested compounds, compound 119 displayed excellent potency, high ERK 1/2 selectivity and dual mechanisms of action inhibition (IC 50 = 20 and 7 nM, respectively) ( Figure 26). Additionally, the detailed pharmacological and clinical evaluation demonstrated that compound 119 was well tolerated up to 400 mg twice daily and exhibited antitumor activity in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma. derivatives aiming to identify new and safe compounds as ERK inhibitors for treatment of cancer. Among all the tested compounds, compound 119 displayed excellent potency, high ERK 1/2 selectivity and dual mechanisms of action inhibition (IC50 = 20 and 7 nM, respectively) ( Figure 26). Additionally, the detailed pharmacological and clinical evaluation demonstrated that compound 119 was well tolerated up to 400 mg twice daily and exhibited antitumor activity in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma.  Qian et al. [71] synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives with disubstituent groups at both 4-position and 6-position. The authors carried out IDO1 inhibition assay using three inhibitory concentrations. The results revealed that some compounds displayed remarkable IDO1 inhibitory activities. Among all of the tested coumponds, compound 120 exhibited the most IDO1 inhibitory Among all the tested compounds, compound 119 displayed excellent potency, high ERK 1/2 selectivity and dual mechanisms of action inhibition (IC50 = 20 and 7 nM, respectively) ( Figure 26). Additionally, the detailed pharmacological and clinical evaluation demonstrated that compound 119 was well tolerated up to 400 mg twice daily and exhibited antitumor activity in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma.  Qian et al. [71] synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives with disubstituent groups at both 4-position and 6-position. The authors carried out IDO1 inhibition assay using three inhibitory concentrations. The results revealed that some compounds displayed remarkable IDO1 inhibitory activities. Among all of the tested coumponds, compound 120 exhibited the most IDO1 inhibitory Qian et al. [71] synthesized a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives with disubstituent groups at both 4-position and 6-position. The authors carried out IDO1 inhibition assay using three inhibitory concentrations. The results revealed that some compounds displayed remarkable IDO1 inhibitory activities. Among all of the tested coumponds, compound 120 exhibited the most IDO1 inhibitory activity with an IC 50 value of 5.3 µM (Figure 27). The docking model indicated that the effective interactions of 1H-indazoles motif with ferrous ion of heme and hydrophobic pocket A and B ensured the IDO1 inhibitory activities, which demonstrated that 1H-indazole structure was a novel key pharmacophore with potent IDO1 inhibitory activity. The structure-activity relationships (SARs) analysis of the synthesized derivatives suggested that the substituent groups at both 4-position and 6-position of 1H-indazole scaffold played a crucial role in the IDO1 inhibition.  (Figure 27). The docking model indicated that the effective interactions of 1H-indazoles motif with ferrous ion of heme and hydrophobic pocket A and B ensured the IDO1 inhibitory activities, which demonstrated that 1H-indazole structure was a novel key pharmacophore with potent IDO1 inhibitory activity. The structure-activity relationships (SARs) analysis of the synthesized derivatives suggested that the substituent groups at both 4-position and 6-position of 1H-indazole scaffold played a crucial role in the IDO1 inhibition. Manna et al. [72] described the synthesis of a series of 3-substituted 1H-indazoles which were investigated for their IDO1 enzyme inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 121 and 122 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 720 and 770 nM, respectively ( Figure 28). According to SAR studies, the presence of 1Hindazole ring and suitably substituted carbohydrazide moiety at the C3 position of the indazole ring played a crucial role for their strong inhibitory activities in vitro. Hsieh et al. [73] described the synthesis of indazole-based derivatives by utilizing in silico Manna et al. [72] described the synthesis of a series of 3-substituted 1H-indazoles which were investigated for their IDO1 enzyme inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 121 and 122 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC 50 values of 720 and 770 nM, respectively ( Figure 28). According to SAR studies, the presence of 1H-indazole ring and suitably substituted carbohydrazide moiety at the C3 position of the indazole ring played a crucial role for their strong inhibitory activities in vitro.
Manna et al. [72] described the synthesis of a series of 3-substituted 1H-indazoles which were investigated for their IDO1 enzyme inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 121 and 122 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 720 and 770 nM, respectively ( Figure 28). According to SAR studies, the presence of 1Hindazole ring and suitably substituted carbohydrazide moiety at the C3 position of the indazole ring played a crucial role for their strong inhibitory activities in vitro. Hsieh et al. [73] described the synthesis of indazole-based derivatives by utilizing in silico fragment-based approach and knowledge-based drug design and evaluated them for Aurora kinase activity. The study revealed that, among the optimized derivatives, compounds 123 (dual Aurora A and B), 124 (Aurora B selective) and 125 (Aurora A selective) provided sub-type kinase selectivity ( Figure 29). Furthermore, compounds 123 appeared to be the most potent dual Aurora A and B inhibitor (IC50 = 0.026, 0.015 μM, respectively). Docking analysis revealed that compound 123 formed hydrogen bonds with particular targeting residues Glu211, Ala213, Lys141, Thr217 and Arg220 in Aurora kinase binding pocket.  Hsieh et al. [73] described the synthesis of indazole-based derivatives by utilizing in silico fragment-based approach and knowledge-based drug design and evaluated them for Aurora kinase activity. The study revealed that, among the optimized derivatives, compounds 123 (dual Aurora A and B), 124 (Aurora B selective) and 125 (Aurora A selective) provided sub-type kinase selectivity ( Figure 29). Furthermore, compounds 123 appeared to be the most potent dual Aurora A and B inhibitor (IC 50 = 0.026, 0.015 µM, respectively). Docking analysis revealed that compound 123 formed hydrogen bonds with particular targeting residues Glu211, Ala213, Lys141, Thr217 and Arg220 in Aurora kinase binding pocket.
Manna et al. [72] described the synthesis of a series of 3-substituted 1H-indazoles which were investigated for their IDO1 enzyme inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 121 and 122 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 720 and 770 nM, respectively ( Figure 28). According to SAR studies, the presence of 1Hindazole ring and suitably substituted carbohydrazide moiety at the C3 position of the indazole ring played a crucial role for their strong inhibitory activities in vitro. Hsieh et al. [73] described the synthesis of indazole-based derivatives by utilizing in silico fragment-based approach and knowledge-based drug design and evaluated them for Aurora kinase activity. The study revealed that, among the optimized derivatives, compounds 123 (dual Aurora A and B), 124 (Aurora B selective) and 125 (Aurora A selective) provided sub-type kinase selectivity ( Figure 29). Furthermore, compounds 123 appeared to be the most potent dual Aurora A and B inhibitor (IC50 = 0.026, 0.015 μM, respectively). Docking analysis revealed that compound 123 formed hydrogen bonds with particular targeting residues Glu211, Ala213, Lys141, Thr217 and Arg220 in Aurora kinase binding pocket.  Menichincheri et al. [74] used 3-amino-5-substituted indazole 126 as a promising starting point for further investigation and obtained novel 3-aminoindazole derivatives. The synthesized compounds were tested for their enzyme inhibition and antiproliferative activities. Results revealed that compound 127 (entrectinib) showed highest activity against anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) with an IC 50 value of 12 nM ( Figure 30). Moreover, compound 127 caused potent inhibition of the closely related tyrosine kinases ROS1 and TRKs with nanomolar activity and it was recently used in phase I/II clinical trial for the treatment of patients affected by ALK-, ROS1-and TRK-dependent tumors [75,76].  Rauh et al. [77] reported the synthesis of novel selective indazole-based derivatives as potential inhibitors of mutated drug resistant EGFR-L858R/T790M and covalently alkylate Cys797. The assay resulted in a promising compound 128 (Figure 31), which displayed inhibitory activity against H1975 and HCC827 cell lines with the EC50 values of 191 nM and 22 nM, respectively, while sparing the wild type with a EC50 value of 3103 nM in A431 cells. Rauh et al. [77] reported the synthesis of novel selective indazole-based derivatives as potential inhibitors of mutated drug resistant EGFR-L858R/T790M and covalently alkylate Cys797. The assay resulted in a promising compound 128 (Figure 31), which displayed inhibitory activity against  Rauh et al. [77] reported the synthesis of novel selective indazole-based derivatives as potential inhibitors of mutated drug resistant EGFR-L858R/T790M and covalently alkylate Cys797. The assay resulted in a promising compound 128 (Figure 31), which displayed inhibitory activity against H1975 and HCC827 cell lines with the EC50 values of 191 nM and 22 nM, respectively, while sparing the wild type with a EC50 value of 3103 nM in A431 cells.  Recently, Zhang et al. [79] developed a novel series of pazopanib hybrids as polypharmacological antitumor agents based on the crosstalk between histone deacetylases (HDACs) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathway. Among these compounds, orthoaminoanilide based compound 131 and pazopanib-based hydroxamic acid 132 were identified as the most potent histone deacetylases (HDACs) inhibitors with IC50 values of 4.6 and 0.0033 μM, respectively ( Figure 33). It is worth noting that compound 131 exhibited more potent antiproliferative  Rauh et al. [77] reported the synthesis of novel selective indazole-based derivatives as potential inhibitors of mutated drug resistant EGFR-L858R/T790M and covalently alkylate Cys797. The assay resulted in a promising compound 128 (Figure 31), which displayed inhibitory activity against H1975 and HCC827 cell lines with the EC50 values of 191 nM and 22 nM, respectively, while sparing the wild type with a EC50 value of 3103 nM in A431 cells.  Recently, Zhang et al. [79] developed a novel series of pazopanib hybrids as polypharmacological antitumor agents based on the crosstalk between histone deacetylases (HDACs) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathway. Among these compounds, orthoaminoanilide based compound 131 and pazopanib-based hydroxamic acid 132 were identified as the most potent histone deacetylases (HDACs) inhibitors with IC50 values of 4.6 and 0.0033 μM, respectively ( Figure 33). It is worth noting that compound 131 exhibited more potent antiproliferative Recently, Zhang et al. [79] developed a novel series of pazopanib hybrids as polypharmacological antitumor agents based on the crosstalk between histone deacetylases (HDACs) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathway. Among these compounds, ortho-aminoanilide based compound 131 and pazopanib-based hydroxamic acid 132 were identified as the most potent histone deacetylases (HDACs) inhibitors with IC 50 values of 4.6 and 0.0033 µM, respectively ( Figure 33). It is worth noting that compound 131 exhibited more potent antiproliferative activity against HT-29 than both SAHA and MS-275, while compound 132 was slightly more potent than MS-275. Furthermore, compounds 131 and 132 displayed comparable vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling pathway potencies to pazopanib with IC 50 values of 37 and 46 nM, respectively. Additionally, compound 131 possessed desirable pharmacokinetic profiles with oral bioavailability of 72% in SD rats and considerable in vivo antitumor efficacy in a human colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT-29) xenograft model [80].  Zhang et al. [81] designed and prepared three classes of multi-target inhibitors based on the extensive sequence homology along the kinase domain of angiogenic RTKs. Biological evaluation indicated that these multi-target inhibitors exhibited considerable potential as novel anti-angiogeneic and anticancer agents. Among them, compound 133 showed the most potent multi-target RTKs inhibitors with IC50 values of 3.45 nM (VEGFR-2), 2.13 nM (Tie-2), and 4.71 nM (EphB4), respectively Zhang et al. [81] designed and prepared three classes of multi-target inhibitors based on the extensive sequence homology along the kinase domain of angiogenic RTKs. Biological evaluation indicated that these multi-target inhibitors exhibited considerable potential as novel anti-angiogeneic and anticancer agents. Among them, compound 133 showed the most potent multi-target RTKs inhibitors with IC 50 values of 3.45 nM (VEGFR-2), 2.13 nM (Tie-2), and 4.71 nM (EphB4), respectively ( Figure 34). Additionally, compound 133 also showed inhibition on the viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and antiproliferation against a broad spectrum of cancer cells. Zhang et al. [81] designed and prepared three classes of multi-target inhibitors based on the extensive sequence homology along the kinase domain of angiogenic RTKs. Biological evaluation indicated that these multi-target inhibitors exhibited considerable potential as novel anti-angiogeneic and anticancer agents. Among them, compound 133 showed the most potent multi-target RTKs inhibitors with IC50 values of 3.45 nM (VEGFR-2), 2.13 nM (Tie-2), and 4.71 nM (EphB4), respectively ( Figure 34). Additionally, compound 133 also showed inhibition on the viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and antiproliferation against a broad spectrum of cancer cells.  Arifuddin et al. [84] reported a novel series of sulfocoumarin/coumarin/4-sulfamoylphenyl bearing indazole-3-carboxamide hybrids. The synthesized compounds were evaluated in vitro as inhibitors against four relevant human carbonic anhydrases (hCAs), comprising the cytosolic and ubiquitous isozymes hCA I and II as well as the transmembrane hCA IX and hCA XII. Among them, compounds 142a, 142b and 142c potentially inhibited tumor associated, hypoxia induced isoforms hCA IX with kIs 1.8, 2.3, and 2.0 nM, respectively ( Figure 37). Arifuddin et al. [84] reported a novel series of sulfocoumarin/coumarin/4-sulfamoylphenyl bearing indazole-3-carboxamide hybrids. The synthesized compounds were evaluated in vitro as inhibitors against four relevant human carbonic anhydrases (hCAs), comprising the cytosolic and ubiquitous isozymes hCA I and II as well as the transmembrane hCA IX and hCA XII. Among them, compounds 142a, 142b and 142c potentially inhibited tumor associated, hypoxia induced isoforms hCA IX with k I s 1.8, 2.3, and 2.0 nM, respectively ( Figure 37). VEGFR-2 kinase inhibitory activity. Among them, 138, 139, 140, and 141 exhibited more potent inhibitory activities and favorable anti-proliferative activities at the concentration of 10 μM with IC50 values of 5.03 μM (SD = 1.13, n = 3), 5.73 μM (SD = 1.30, n = 3), 2.18 μM (SD = 1.43, n = 3), and 2.15 μM (SD = 1.46, n = 3), respectively ( Figure 36).
Arifuddin et al. [84] reported a novel series of sulfocoumarin/coumarin/4-sulfamoylphenyl bearing indazole-3-carboxamide hybrids. The synthesized compounds were evaluated in vitro as inhibitors against four relevant human carbonic anhydrases (hCAs), comprising the cytosolic and ubiquitous isozymes hCA I and II as well as the transmembrane hCA IX and hCA XII. Among them, compounds 142a, 142b and 142c potentially inhibited tumor associated, hypoxia induced isoforms hCA IX with kIs 1.8, 2.3, and 2.0 nM, respectively ( Figure 37).  Jin et al. [85] report SAR studies that focus on modifications to various regions of the enhancer of zeste homologue 2/1 (EZH2/1) inhibitor UNC1999 (143) to investigate the impact of the structural changes on EZH2 and EZH1 inhibition and selectivity ( Figure 38). The SAR studies demonstrated that the two methyl groups at the 4 and 6 positions of the pyridone ring showed the importance of inhibiting these two enzymes, especially EZH2. In addition, the indazole ring was the best among the heterocyclic rings and various substituents at the N-1 position of this ring system had stronger effects on EZH1 potency than EZH2 potency. Di Lello et al. [86] adopted fragment-based lead discovery (FBLD) by NMR combined with virtual screening and re-mining of biochemical high-throughput screening (HTS) hits led to the discovery of a series of ligands that bind in the "palm" region of the catalytic domain of ubiquitin specific protease 7 (USP7) and inhibit its catalytic activity. These ligands were then optimized by structure-based design to yield cell-active molecules with reasonable physical properties. Among them, compound 144 and 145 displayed the most promising activity against USP7 with IC50 values of 0.75 and 0.61μM, respectively ( Figure 39). MDM2 MSD cell-based assay results showed that Jin et al. [85] report SAR studies that focus on modifications to various regions of the enhancer of zeste homologue 2/1 (EZH2/1) inhibitor UNC1999 (143) to investigate the impact of the structural changes on EZH2 and EZH1 inhibition and selectivity ( Figure 38). The SAR studies demonstrated that the two methyl groups at the 4 and 6 positions of the pyridone ring showed the importance of inhibiting these two enzymes, especially EZH2. In addition, the indazole ring was the best among the heterocyclic rings and various substituents at the N-1 position of this ring system had stronger effects on EZH1 potency than EZH2 potency. Jin et al. [85] report SAR studies that focus on modifications to various regions of the enhancer of zeste homologue 2/1 (EZH2/1) inhibitor UNC1999 (143) to investigate the impact of the structural changes on EZH2 and EZH1 inhibition and selectivity ( Figure 38). The SAR studies demonstrated that the two methyl groups at the 4 and 6 positions of the pyridone ring showed the importance of inhibiting these two enzymes, especially EZH2. In addition, the indazole ring was the best among the heterocyclic rings and various substituents at the N-1 position of this ring system had stronger effects on EZH1 potency than EZH2 potency. Di Lello et al. [86] adopted fragment-based lead discovery (FBLD) by NMR combined with virtual screening and re-mining of biochemical high-throughput screening (HTS) hits led to the discovery of a series of ligands that bind in the "palm" region of the catalytic domain of ubiquitin specific protease 7 (USP7) and inhibit its catalytic activity. These ligands were then optimized by structure-based design to yield cell-active molecules with reasonable physical properties. Among them, compound 144 and 145 displayed the most promising activity against USP7 with IC50 values of 0.75 and 0.61μM, respectively ( Figure 39). MDM2 MSD cell-based assay results showed that Di Lello et al. [86] adopted fragment-based lead discovery (FBLD) by NMR combined with virtual screening and re-mining of biochemical high-throughput screening (HTS) hits led to the discovery of a series of ligands that bind in the "palm" region of the catalytic domain of ubiquitin specific protease 7 (USP7) and inhibit its catalytic activity. These ligands were then optimized by structure-based design to yield cell-active molecules with reasonable physical properties. Among them, compound 144 and 145 displayed the most promising activity against USP7 with IC 50 values of 0.75 and 0.61µM, respectively ( Figure 39). MDM2 MSD cell-based assay results showed that compound 145 was the most potent analog with an EC 50 value of 0.30 µM. Furthermore, compound 145 decreased cell viability via both apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Di Lello et al. [86] adopted fragment-based lead discovery (FBLD) by NMR combined with virtual screening and re-mining of biochemical high-throughput screening (HTS) hits led to the discovery of a series of ligands that bind in the "palm" region of the catalytic domain of ubiquitin specific protease 7 (USP7) and inhibit its catalytic activity. These ligands were then optimized by structure-based design to yield cell-active molecules with reasonable physical properties. Among them, compound 144 and 145 displayed the most promising activity against USP7 with IC50 values of 0.75 and 0.61μM, respectively ( Figure 39). MDM2 MSD cell-based assay results showed that compound 145 was the most potent analog with an EC50 value of 0.30 μM. Furthermore, compound 145 decreased cell viability via both apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Roush et al. [87] using an in silico HTS campaign utilizing a published X-ray structure of ULK1 and the electronic coordinates of an in-house chemical library, identified compound 146 as a moderately active Unc-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) inhibitor (IC50 = 22.4 μM). Further optimization of compound 146 using structure-guided rational drug design then resulted in significantly more potent ULK1 inhibitors. Among them, compounds 147 and 148 exhibited strong inhibition on ULK1 with Roush et al. [87] using an in silico HTS campaign utilizing a published X-ray structure of ULK1 and the electronic coordinates of an in-house chemical library, identified compound 146 as a moderately active Unc-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) inhibitor (IC 50

Antimicrobial Activity
Qin et al. [88] described the synthesis of a novel series of aromatic carboxylic acid amides containing 1H-indazole moiety based on a bioisosterism approach and evaluation of their activities against six phytopathogenic fungi by an in vitro mycelia growth inhibition assay. The preliminary biological results demonstrated that all of the target molecules displayed moderate to good activity against the six kinds of fungi. Among them, compounds 149 and 150 exhibited higher inhibition activity than others ( Figure 41). In particular, N-(2- (1H-indazol-1-yl)

Antimicrobial Activity
Qin et al. [88] described the synthesis of a novel series of aromatic carboxylic acid amides containing 1H-indazole moiety based on a bioisosterism approach and evaluation of their activities against six phytopathogenic fungi by an in vitro mycelia growth inhibition assay. The preliminary biological results demonstrated that all of the target molecules displayed moderate to good activity against the six kinds of fungi. Among them, compounds 149 and 150 exhibited higher inhibition activity than others (Figure 41). In particular, N-(2-(1H-indazol-1-yl)phenyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-benzamide (150) exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Pythium aphanidermatum (EC 50 = 16.75 µg/mL) and Rhizoctonia solani (EC 50 = 19.19 µg/mL), respectively. The molecular docking studies indicated that the fluorine and the carbonyl oxygen atom of 150 formed hydrogen bonds with the hydroxyl hydrogens of TYR58 and TRP173.
against the six kinds of fungi. Among them, compounds 149 and 150 exhibited higher inhibition activity than others (Figure 41). In particular, N-(2-(1H-indazol-1-yl)phenyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (150) exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Pythium aphanidermatum (EC50 = 16.75 μg/mL) and Rhizoctonia solani (EC50 = 19.19 μg/mL), respectively. The molecular docking studies indicated that the fluorine and the carbonyl oxygen atom of 150 formed hydrogen bonds with the hydroxyl hydrogens of TYR58 and TRP173.   against the six kinds of fungi. Among them, compounds 149 and 150 exhibited higher inhibition activity than others (Figure 41). In particular, N-(2-(1H-indazol-1-yl)phenyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (150) exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Pythium aphanidermatum (EC50 = 16.75 μg/mL) and Rhizoctonia solani (EC50 = 19.19 μg/mL), respectively. The molecular docking studies indicated that the fluorine and the carbonyl oxygen atom of 150 formed hydrogen bonds with the hydroxyl hydrogens of TYR58 and TRP173.  A new set of 2H-indazole derivatives were studied for their activities against selected intestinal and vaginal pathogens, including the protozoa Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Trichomonas vaginalis; the bacteria Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi; and the A new set of 2H-indazole derivatives were studied for their activities against selected intestinal and vaginal pathogens, including the protozoa Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Trichomonas vaginalis; the bacteria Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi; and the yeasts Candida albicans and Candida glabrata by Pérez-Villanueva et al. [90]. Biological evaluations revealed that most of the synthesized compounds showed more potent antiprotozoal activity than metronidazole. Furthermore, compounds 154 and 155 inhibited in vitro growth of C. albicans and C. glabrata with the same minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) (Figure 43). In addition, compounds 154, 155, 156, and 157 were identified as anti-inflammatory agents and displayed in vitro inhibitory activity against COX-2 (36-50%, at 10 µM). yeasts Candida albicans and Candida glabrata by Pérez-Villanueva et al. [90]. Biological evaluations revealed that most of the synthesized compounds showed more potent antiprotozoal activity than metronidazole. Furthermore, compounds 154 and 155 inhibited in vitro growth of C. albicans and C. glabrata with the same minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) (Figure 43). In addition, compounds 154, 155, 156, and 157 were identified as anti-inflammatory agents and displayed in vitro inhibitory activity against COX-2 (36-50%, at 10 μM).

Anti-Diabetic Agents
A novel series of indazole-based compounds were designed and synthesized by Lin et al. [91] as glucagon receptor antagonists (GRAs) for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among them, compound 158 was identified to be orally active in blunting glucagon induced glucose excursion in an acute glucagon challenge model in glucagon receptor humanized (hGCGR) mice at 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg (mpk), and significantly lowered acute glucose levels in hGCGR ob/ob mice at 3 mpk dose ( Figure 44). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies revealed that aryl groups on the C3 and C6 positions of the indazole core were crucial for inhibitory activities.

Anti-Diabetic Agents
A novel series of indazole-based compounds were designed and synthesized by Lin et al. [91] as glucagon receptor antagonists (GRAs) for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among them, compound 158 was identified to be orally active in blunting glucagon induced glucose excursion in an acute glucagon challenge model in glucagon receptor humanized (hGCGR) mice at 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg (mpk), and significantly lowered acute glucose levels in hGCGR ob/ob mice at 3 mpk dose ( Figure 44). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies revealed that aryl groups on the C3 and C6 positions of the indazole core were crucial for inhibitory activities.

Anti-Diabetic Agents
A novel series of indazole-based compounds were designed and synthesized by Lin et al. [91] as glucagon receptor antagonists (GRAs) for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among them, compound 158 was identified to be orally active in blunting glucagon induced glucose excursion in an acute glucagon challenge model in glucagon receptor humanized (hGCGR) mice at 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg (mpk), and significantly lowered acute glucose levels in hGCGR ob/ob mice at 3 mpk dose ( Figure 44). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies revealed that aryl groups on the C3 and C6 positions of the indazole core were crucial for inhibitory activities. Cheruvallath et al. [92] discovered a novel class of 1,4-disubstituted indazole derivatives as the potent Glucokinase activators using scaffold morphing and structure guided medicinal chemistry approach. The anti-diabetic oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) demonstrated that compound 159 exhibited promising hERG (human Ether-a-go-go Related Gene) inhibitory activity with EC50 values of 0.08 μM ( Figure 45). It was further established that compound 159 combined the best balance of GK activation and in vitro DMPK properties. McCoull et al. [93] identified an indazole-6-phenylcyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR120 agonists and (S,S)-cyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR40 agonists. Among them, compounds 160 and 161 exhibited potent GPR120 inhibition activity with EC50 values of 0.74 and 0.36 μM, respectively ( Figure 46). Furthermore, compounds 160 and 161 were progressed to in vivo studies and demonstrated significant reduction in blood glucose excursion in response to a glucose challenge.

Anti-Diabetic Agents
A novel series of indazole-based compounds were designed and synthesized by Lin et al. [91] as glucagon receptor antagonists (GRAs) for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among them, compound 158 was identified to be orally active in blunting glucagon induced glucose excursion in an acute glucagon challenge model in glucagon receptor humanized (hGCGR) mice at 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg (mpk), and significantly lowered acute glucose levels in hGCGR ob/ob mice at 3 mpk dose ( Figure 44). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies revealed that aryl groups on the C3 and C6 positions of the indazole core were crucial for inhibitory activities. Cheruvallath et al. [92] discovered a novel class of 1,4-disubstituted indazole derivatives as the potent Glucokinase activators using scaffold morphing and structure guided medicinal chemistry approach. The anti-diabetic oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) demonstrated that compound 159 exhibited promising hERG (human Ether-a-go-go Related Gene) inhibitory activity with EC50 values of 0.08 μM ( Figure 45). It was further established that compound 159 combined the best balance of GK activation and in vitro DMPK properties. McCoull et al. [93] identified an indazole-6-phenylcyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR120 agonists and (S,S)-cyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR40 agonists. Among them, compounds 160 and 161 exhibited potent GPR120 inhibition activity with EC50 values of 0.74 and 0.36 μM, respectively ( Figure 46). Furthermore, compounds 160 and 161 were progressed to in vivo studies and demonstrated significant reduction in blood glucose excursion in response to a glucose challenge. McCoull et al. [93] identified an indazole-6-phenylcyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR120 agonists and (S,S)-cyclopropylcarboxylic acid series of GPR40 agonists. Among them, compounds 160 and 161 exhibited potent GPR120 inhibition activity with EC 50 values of 0.74 and 0.36 µM, respectively ( Figure 46). Furthermore, compounds 160 and 161 were progressed to in vivo studies and demonstrated significant reduction in blood glucose excursion in response to a glucose challenge. Taking all these data together, the two compounds were excellent in vivo for exploring the agonist pharmacology of the GPR120. Taking all these data together, the two compounds were excellent in vivo for exploring the agonist pharmacology of the GPR120.

Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Hemmerling et al. [94] adopted a structure-based design approach to obtain a novel class of indazole ether based molecular scaffolds and evaluated their glucocorticoid receptor (GR) modulate activities. The results indicated that several examples displayed efficacy in a cellular transrepression assay at picomolar concentrations. Additionally, compound 162, 163a, 163b and 163c were investigated in the SCW rat PD model where in vitro potency translated well into in vivo efficacy (Figure 47), which showed that they were potential GR modulators for treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Hemmerling et al. [94] adopted a structure-based design approach to obtain a novel class of indazole ether based molecular scaffolds and evaluated their glucocorticoid receptor (GR) modulate activities. The results indicated that several examples displayed efficacy in a cellular transrepression assay at picomolar concentrations. Additionally, compound 162, 163a, 163b and 163c were investigated in the SCW rat PD model where in vitro potency translated well into in vivo efficacy (Figure 47), which showed that they were potential GR modulators for treatment of inflammatory diseases.
indazole ether based molecular scaffolds and evaluated their glucocorticoid receptor (GR) modulate activities. The results indicated that several examples displayed efficacy in a cellular transrepression assay at picomolar concentrations. Additionally, compound 162, 163a, 163b and 163c were investigated in the SCW rat PD model where in vitro potency translated well into in vivo efficacy (Figure 47), which showed that they were potential GR modulators for treatment of inflammatory diseases. Jones et al. [95] discovered a series of novel 1H-indazoles analogues as selective pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors with a type 1.5 binding mode by means of structure-based computational method. After optimizing the synthesized compounds for potency and increased duration of action commensurate with inhaled or topical delivery, the authors identified a potent inhibitor 164 (PF-06263276) (Figure 48), which displayed good cellular JAK inhibitory activities and was potentially well suited for use as an inhaled or topical therapy to treat inflammatory diseases. Casillas et al. [96] identified and characterized 6-(tert-Butylsulfonyl)-N-(5-fluoro-1H-indazol -3yl)quinolin-4-amine (165) as a potent and highly selective inhibitor of RIP2 kinase (IC50 = 5 nM) for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases ( Figure 49). Compound 165 potently and dose dependently inhibited MDP stimulated tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) production with an IC50 = 8 nM. Compound 165 also inhibited the increase in serum levels of KC following administration of the NOD1 ligand, FK156 in mice with a single oral dose of 10 mg/kg. Moreover, in human biopsy Jones et al. [95] discovered a series of novel 1H-indazoles analogues as selective pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors with a type 1.5 binding mode by means of structure-based computational method. After optimizing the synthesized compounds for potency and increased duration of action commensurate with inhaled or topical delivery, the authors identified a potent inhibitor 164 (PF-06263276) (Figure 48), which displayed good cellular JAK inhibitory activities and was potentially well suited for use as an inhaled or topical therapy to treat inflammatory diseases.
indazole ether based molecular scaffolds and evaluated their glucocorticoid receptor (GR) modulate activities. The results indicated that several examples displayed efficacy in a cellular transrepression assay at picomolar concentrations. Additionally, compound 162, 163a, 163b and 163c were investigated in the SCW rat PD model where in vitro potency translated well into in vivo efficacy (Figure 47), which showed that they were potential GR modulators for treatment of inflammatory diseases. Jones et al. [95] discovered a series of novel 1H-indazoles analogues as selective pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors with a type 1.5 binding mode by means of structure-based computational method. After optimizing the synthesized compounds for potency and increased duration of action commensurate with inhaled or topical delivery, the authors identified a potent inhibitor 164 (PF-06263276) (Figure 48), which displayed good cellular JAK inhibitory activities and was potentially well suited for use as an inhaled or topical therapy to treat inflammatory diseases. Casillas et al. [96] identified and characterized 6-(tert-Butylsulfonyl)-N-(5-fluoro-1H-indazol -3yl)quinolin-4-amine (165) as a potent and highly selective inhibitor of RIP2 kinase (IC50 = 5 nM) for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases ( Figure 49). Compound 165 potently and dose dependently inhibited MDP stimulated tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) production with an IC50 = 8 nM. Compound 165 also inhibited the increase in serum levels of KC following administration of the NOD1 ligand, FK156 in mice with a single oral dose of 10 mg/kg. Moreover, in human biopsy Casillas et al. [96] identified and characterized 6-(tert-Butylsulfonyl)-N-(5-fluoro-1H-indazol-3yl)quinolin-4-amine (165) as a potent and highly selective inhibitor of RIP2 kinase (IC 50 = 5 nM) for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases ( Figure 49). Compound 165 potently and dose dependently inhibited MDP stimulated tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) production with an IC 50 = 8 nM. Compound 165 also inhibited the increase in serum levels of KC following administration of the NOD1 ligand, FK156 in mice with a single oral dose of 10 mg/kg. Moreover, in human biopsy assay, 165 significantly inhibited both TNFα and IL-6 production in a concentration-dependent fashion in both Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) samples.  Hemmerling et al. [97] developed a class of potent, nonsteroidal, selective indazole ether-based glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SGRMs) for the treatment of airway inflammation. The authors developed a soft-drug strategy to deliver the first inhaled candidate 166, which potently inhibited a Sephadex-induced lung edema in a dose-dependent manner with an ED50 value of 1.2 μg/kg ( Figure  50). Further optimization of the inhaled drug properties provided a second, equally potent, candidate 167, which achieved the requisite low solubility profile but retained the potency of compound 166 and demonstrated a robust local anti-inflammatory effect in rat lung airways at the same dose. Hemmerling et al. [97] developed a class of potent, nonsteroidal, selective indazole ether-based glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SGRMs) for the treatment of airway inflammation. The authors developed a soft-drug strategy to deliver the first inhaled candidate 166, which potently inhibited a Sephadex-induced lung edema in a dose-dependent manner with an ED 50 value of 1.2 µg/kg ( Figure 50). Further optimization of the inhaled drug properties provided a second, equally potent, candidate 167, which achieved the requisite low solubility profile but retained the potency of compound 166 and demonstrated a robust local anti-inflammatory effect in rat lung airways at the same dose. glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SGRMs) for the treatment of airway inflammation. The authors developed a soft-drug strategy to deliver the first inhaled candidate 166, which potently inhibited a Sephadex-induced lung edema in a dose-dependent manner with an ED50 value of 1.2 μg/kg ( Figure  50). Further optimization of the inhaled drug properties provided a second, equally potent, candidate 167, which achieved the requisite low solubility profile but retained the potency of compound 166 and demonstrated a robust local anti-inflammatory effect in rat lung airways at the same dose.   Hemmerling et al. [97] developed a class of potent, nonsteroidal, selective indazole ether-based glucocorticoid receptor modulators (SGRMs) for the treatment of airway inflammation. The authors developed a soft-drug strategy to deliver the first inhaled candidate 166, which potently inhibited a Sephadex-induced lung edema in a dose-dependent manner with an ED50 value of 1.2 μg/kg ( Figure  50). Further optimization of the inhaled drug properties provided a second, equally potent, candidate 167, which achieved the requisite low solubility profile but retained the potency of compound 166 and demonstrated a robust local anti-inflammatory effect in rat lung airways at the same dose.   Henley et al. [100] described a novel, potent, and selective series of 4,6-disubstituted-1Hindazole derivatives and subsequent exploration of the structure-activity relationship led to the discovery of phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Among them, compound 172 showed significant PI3Kδ activity (pIC50 = 7.0), specifically against the other PI3K isoforms (α pIC50 = 5.0, ß pIC50 = 5.2, γ pIC50 = 5.2) (Figure 53). Henley et al. [100] described a novel, potent, and selective series of 4,6-disubstituted-1H-indazole derivatives and subsequent exploration of the structure-activity relationship led to the discovery of phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Among them, compound 172 showed significant PI3Kδ activity (pIC 50 = 7.0), specifically against the other PI3K isoforms (α pIC 50  Henley et al. [100] described a novel, potent, and selective series of 4,6-disubstituted-1Hindazole derivatives and subsequent exploration of the structure-activity relationship led to the discovery of phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Among them, compound 172 showed significant PI3Kδ activity (pIC50 = 7.0), specifically against the other PI3K isoforms (α pIC50 = 5.0, ß pIC50 = 5.2, γ pIC50 = 5.2) (Figure 53). Ellman et al. [101] prepared and evaluated a novel series of N-alkylated indazole chloroacetamidine derivatives as potential protein arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) inhibitors. Derivatization around the indazole ring with chloro substituents then led to the identification of trichloroindazole compound 173 with high inhibitory activity against PDAs (kinact/KI values: PDA1, 20 ± 5; PAD2, 940 ± 240; PAD3, 5100 ± 400, 5,4000 ± 3000) ( Figure 54). Furthermore, compound 173 inhibited PAD4-mediated H4 citrullination at low micromole concentrations. Ripa et al. [102] designed a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives as potent glucocorticoid receptor (GR) modulators and conducted transactivation (TA) and transrepression (TR) assays. Based on the assays results, the compounds were further evaluated in functional assays measuring inhibition of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α release in whole blood, upregulation of tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) in primary hepatocytes, and downregulation of osteoprotegerin (OPG) in human fetal osteoblasts (hFOB). The experimental data ultimately lead to the discovery of compound 174, which displayed excellent inhibitory activity against GR with IC50 value of 3.8 nM ( Figure 55). In addition, compound 174 exhibited excellent efficacy in the streptococcal cell wall (SCW) reactivation model of joint inflammation. Ellman et al. [101] prepared and evaluated a novel series of N-alkylated indazole chloroacetamidine derivatives as potential protein arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) inhibitors. Derivatization around the indazole ring with chloro substituents then led to the identification of trichloroindazole compound 173 with high inhibitory activity against PDAs (k inact /K I values: PDA1, 20 ± 5; PAD2, 940 ± 240; PAD3, 5100 ± 400, 5,4000 ± 3000) ( Figure 54). Furthermore, compound 173 inhibited PAD4-mediated H4 citrullination at low micromole concentrations.

Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
cis-2,6-Dimethyl-4-(6-(5-(1-methylcyclopropoxy)-1H-indazol-3-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl)morpholine (MLi-2) 178 is a structurally novel, highly potent drug-like compound developed by Merck [103,104] as a selective Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson′s disease (PD). MLi-2 has exhibited exceptional potency inhibitory activity against purified LRRK2 kinase with IC50 value of 0.76 nM in vitro. Additionally, in an evaluation performed in dephosphorylation of pSer935 LRRK2 and radioligand competition binding assays, compound 175 provided IC50 values of 1.4, 3.4 nM, respectively ( Figure 56). Moreover, target engagement was confirmed through a dosedependent reduction in the ratio of pS935 LRRK2 to total LRRK2 in the brains of rats after oral dosing with compound 175. These data demonstrate the emergence of compound 175 as a key tool in the understanding of LRRK2 function and it possible suitability as a potent, highly selective, orally available compound to explore the LRRK2 inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD).  Figure 56). Moreover, target engagement was confirmed through a dose-dependent reduction in the ratio of pS935 LRRK2 to total LRRK2 in the brains of rats after oral dosing with compound 175. These data demonstrate the emergence of compound 175 as a key tool in the understanding of LRRK2 function and it possible suitability as a potent, highly selective, orally available compound to explore the LRRK2 inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD).
(MLi-2) 178 is a structurally novel, highly potent drug-like compound developed by Merck [103,104] as a selective Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson′s disease (PD). MLi-2 has exhibited exceptional potency inhibitory activity against purified LRRK2 kinase with IC50 value of 0.76 nM in vitro. Additionally, in an evaluation performed in dephosphorylation of pSer935 LRRK2 and radioligand competition binding assays, compound 175 provided IC50 values of 1.4, 3.4 nM, respectively ( Figure 56). Moreover, target engagement was confirmed through a dosedependent reduction in the ratio of pS935 LRRK2 to total LRRK2 in the brains of rats after oral dosing with compound 175. These data demonstrate the emergence of compound 175 as a key tool in the understanding of LRRK2 function and it possible suitability as a potent, highly selective, orally available compound to explore the LRRK2 inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD).

Treatment of Anemia of Chronic disease
Fukuda et al. [106] reported a novel series of indazole derivatives as lead structures for potent hepcidin production inhibitors for treatment of anemia of chronic disease (ACD). The authors (MLi-2) 178 is a structurally novel, highly potent drug-like compound developed by Merck [103,104] as a selective Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson′s disease (PD). MLi-2 has exhibited exceptional potency inhibitory activity against purified LRRK2 kinase with IC50 value of 0.76 nM in vitro. Additionally, in an evaluation performed in dephosphorylation of pSer935 LRRK2 and radioligand competition binding assays, compound 175 provided IC50 values of 1.4, 3.4 nM, respectively ( Figure 56). Moreover, target engagement was confirmed through a dosedependent reduction in the ratio of pS935 LRRK2 to total LRRK2 in the brains of rats after oral dosing with compound 175. These data demonstrate the emergence of compound 175 as a key tool in the understanding of LRRK2 function and it possible suitability as a potent, highly selective, orally available compound to explore the LRRK2 inhibitor for treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Tzvetkov et al. [105] reported the synthesis of a class of N-alkyl-substituted indazole-5carboxamide derivatives and optimized their Monoamine oxidases inhibitory activities to develop potential drug and radioligand candidates for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological disorders. Some analogues showed promising inhibitory activities with nanomolar potency towards MAO-B and were moderately active against the MAO-A enzyme, respectively. The most promising derivatives among the tested compounds were 176 (IC50 hMAO-B 0.662 nM) and 177 (IC50 hMAO-B 8.08 nM, IC50 hMAO-A 0.56 μM) ( Figure 57). The following studies confirmed that compounds 176 and 177 established binding interactions with hMAO-B via the carbonyl group of the carboxamide linkage and the N1 or N2 nitrogen of the indazole moiety.

Treatment of Anemia of Chronic disease
Fukuda et al. [106] reported a novel series of indazole derivatives as lead structures for potent hepcidin production inhibitors for treatment of anemia of chronic disease (ACD). The authors

Treatment of Anemia of Chronic Disease
Fukuda et al. [106] reported a novel series of indazole derivatives as lead structures for potent hepcidin production inhibitors for treatment of anemia of chronic disease (ACD). The authors identified a 5-substituted indazole compound 178 through the screening of their compound library as a hepcidin production inhibitor, which showed weak activity in vitro (IC 50 = 3.1 µM) ( Figure 58). They adopted 178 as the leading compound and introduced a para-hydroxyphenyl group at the 6-position and [2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethoxy]benzamide group at the 3-position led to a potent hepcidin production inhibitor 179 (IC 50 = 0.13 µM). Moreover, compound 179 exhibited serum hepcidin lowering effects in a mouse IL-6 induced acute inflammatory model.  As a continuation of their research on the development of hepcidin production inhibitors for treating anemia of chronic disease (ACD), a series of new 4,6-disubstituted indazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of the above enzyme by Fukuda et al. [107]. Indazole derivative 180 was used as the leading compound to obtain a class of 4,6-disubstituted indazole analogues [108]. The optimization study revealed that compound 181 (DS28120313) appeared to be the most potent and bioavailable hepcidin production inhibitor with an IC50 value of As a continuation of their research on the development of hepcidin production inhibitors for treating anemia of chronic disease (ACD), a series of new 4,6-disubstituted indazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of the above enzyme by Fukuda et al. [107]. Indazole derivative 180 was used as the leading compound to obtain a class of 4,6-disubstituted indazole analogues [108]. The optimization study revealed that compound 181 (DS28120313) appeared to be the most potent and bioavailable hepcidin production inhibitor with an IC 50 value of 0.093 µM (Figure 59). Furthermore, compound 181 exhibited serum hepcidin-lowering effects in an interleukin-6-induced acute inflammatory mouse model. As a continuation of their research on the development of hepcidin production inhibitors for treating anemia of chronic disease (ACD), a series of new 4,6-disubstituted indazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of the above enzyme by Fukuda et al. [107]. Indazole derivative 180 was used as the leading compound to obtain a class of 4,6-disubstituted indazole analogues [108]. The optimization study revealed that compound 181 (DS28120313) appeared to be the most potent and bioavailable hepcidin production inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.093 μM ( Figure 59). Furthermore, compound 181 exhibited serum hepcidin-lowering effects in an interleukin-6-induced acute inflammatory mouse model.

Others Activitives
Hoyt et al. [109] reported the discovery and hit-to-lead optimization of a series of novel indazole derivatives with the aim of developing new CYP11B2 inhibitors for treating hypertension. Among the optimized compounds, 182 displayed high selectivity and the most potent inhibition of CYP11B2 with an IC50 value of 2.2 nM (Figure 60). It should also be mentioned that compound 182 showed lead-like physical and pharmacokinetic properties.

Others Activitives
Hoyt et al. [109] reported the discovery and hit-to-lead optimization of a series of novel indazole derivatives with the aim of developing new CYP11B2 inhibitors for treating hypertension. Among the optimized compounds, 182 displayed high selectivity and the most potent inhibition of CYP11B2 with an IC 50 value of 2.2 nM (Figure 60). It should also be mentioned that compound 182 showed lead-like physical and pharmacokinetic properties.  Atobe et al. [111] reported a series of indazole derivatives as potent Sirt 1 activators by means of high-throughput screening. The design of the series was based on compound 184, which bears 3quinoly groups exhibiting potent Sirt 1 activating activity (EC50 = 1.49 μM) (Figure 62). Among these compounds, compound 185 appeared to show the best Sirt 1 activity (EC50 = 0.40 μM) and it also showed osteogenesis activity in a cell assay. The results confirmed that Sirt 1 activators were potential  Atobe et al. [111] reported a series of indazole derivatives as potent Sirt 1 activators by means of high-throughput screening. The design of the series was based on compound 184, which bears 3quinoly groups exhibiting potent Sirt 1 activating activity (EC50 = 1.49 μM) (Figure 62). Among these compounds, compound 185 appeared to show the best Sirt 1 activity (EC50 = 0.40 μM) and it also showed osteogenesis activity in a cell assay. The results confirmed that Sirt 1 activators were potential Atobe et al. [111] reported a series of indazole derivatives as potent Sirt 1 activators by means of high-throughput screening. The design of the series was based on compound 184, which bears 3-quinoly groups exhibiting potent Sirt 1 activating activity (EC 50 = 1.49 µM) (Figure 62). Among these compounds, compound 185 appeared to show the best Sirt 1 activity (EC 50 = 0.40 µM) and it also showed osteogenesis activity in a cell assay. The results confirmed that Sirt 1 activators were potential candidates for the treatment of osteoporosis.
hypotensive action, superior in magnitude for the whole course of the experiment. Atobe et al. [111] reported a series of indazole derivatives as potent Sirt 1 activators by means of high-throughput screening. The design of the series was based on compound 184, which bears 3quinoly groups exhibiting potent Sirt 1 activating activity (EC50 = 1.49 μM) (Figure 62). Among these compounds, compound 185 appeared to show the best Sirt 1 activity (EC50 = 0.40 μM) and it also showed osteogenesis activity in a cell assay. The results confirmed that Sirt 1 activators were potential candidates for the treatment of osteoporosis. Igawa et al [112] reported the synthesis of a novel series 1-(2H-indazole-5-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one hybrids and investigated the potencies of the melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 (MCHR1). During the optimization, compound 186 showed binding affinity with MCHR1 (hMCHR1: IC50 = 35 nM) in the Ames test ( Figure 63). Based on a putative intercalation of 186 with DNA, the authors introduced a cyclopropyl group on the indazole ring to decrease planarity, which led to the discovery of compound 187 without mutagenicity in TA1537. In particular, compound 187 exerted significant body weight reduction in diet-induced obese F344 rats and was expected to be a novel antiobesity agent based on MCHR1 antagonistic activity.  Igawa et al. [112] reported the synthesis of a novel series 1-(2H-indazole-5-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one hybrids and investigated the potencies of the melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 (MCHR1). During the optimization, compound 186 showed binding affinity with MCHR1 (hMCHR1: IC 50 = 35 nM) in the Ames test ( Figure 63). Based on a putative intercalation of 186 with DNA, the authors introduced a cyclopropyl group on the indazole ring to decrease planarity, which led to the discovery of compound 187 without mutagenicity in TA1537. In particular, compound 187 exerted significant body weight reduction in diet-induced obese F344 rats and was expected to be a novel antiobesity agent based on MCHR1 antagonistic activity.
IC50 value of 18 nM (Figure 61). It should be mentioned that compound 183 showed clear ocular hypotensive action, superior in magnitude for the whole course of the experiment. Atobe et al. [111] reported a series of indazole derivatives as potent Sirt 1 activators by means of high-throughput screening. The design of the series was based on compound 184, which bears 3quinoly groups exhibiting potent Sirt 1 activating activity (EC50 = 1.49 μM) (Figure 62). Among these compounds, compound 185 appeared to show the best Sirt 1 activity (EC50 = 0.40 μM) and it also showed osteogenesis activity in a cell assay. The results confirmed that Sirt 1 activators were potential candidates for the treatment of osteoporosis. Igawa et al [112] reported the synthesis of a novel series 1-(2H-indazole-5-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one hybrids and investigated the potencies of the melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 (MCHR1). During the optimization, compound 186 showed binding affinity with MCHR1 (hMCHR1: IC50 = 35 nM) in the Ames test ( Figure 63). Based on a putative intercalation of 186 with DNA, the authors introduced a cyclopropyl group on the indazole ring to decrease planarity, which led to the discovery of compound 187 without mutagenicity in TA1537. In particular, compound 187 exerted significant body weight reduction in diet-induced obese F344 rats and was expected to be a novel antiobesity agent based on MCHR1 antagonistic activity.  Xie et al. [113] disclosed a series of new N-substituted prolinamido indazoles as potent Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitors. The design of the series was based on the previously reported [114] compound 5-nitro-1H-indazole-3-carbonitrile 188, which possess an IC 50 value of 6.7 µM against ROCK I. The lead optimization, resulted in the discovery of the most promising analogues 189 (IC 50 = 0.27 µM) and 190 (IC 50 = 0.17 µM), among other active analogues ( Figure 64). Moreover, compounds 189 and 190 displayed comparable vasorelaxant activity (vasorelaxant activity in rat aortic rings in both the high-potassium models with EC 50 values of 4.00 and 3.47 µM, respectively; in norepinephrine models with EC 50 values of 5.62 and 4.07 µM, respectively) to the approved drug fasudil (vasorelaxant activity in rat aortic rings in both the high-potassium and norepinephrine models with EC 50 values of 5.47 and 4.65 µM, respectively) in rat aortic rings. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) demonstrated that the target compounds containing a β-proline moiety had improved activity against ROCK I relative to analogues bearing an α-proline moiety, and the target compounds bearing a benzyl substituent showed better inhibitory activity than those with a benzoyl substituent. Xie et al. [113] disclosed a series of new N-substituted prolinamido indazoles as potent Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitors. The design of the series was based on the previously reported [114] compound 5-nitro-1H-indazole-3-carbonitrile 188, which possess an IC50 value of 6.7 μM against ROCK I. The lead optimization, resulted in the discovery of the most promising analogues 189 (IC50 = 0.27 μM) and 190 (IC50 = 0.17 μM), among other active analogues ( Figure 64). Moreover, compounds 189 and 190 displayed comparable vasorelaxant activity (vasorelaxant activity in rat aortic rings in both the high-potassium models with EC50 values of 4.00 and 3.47 μM, respectively; in norepinephrine models with EC50 values of 5.62 and 4.07 μM, respectively) to the approved drug fasudil (vasorelaxant activity in rat aortic rings in both the high-potassium and norepinephrine models with EC50 values of 5.47 and 4.65 μM, respectively) in rat aortic rings. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) demonstrated that the target compounds containing a β-proline moiety had improved activity against ROCK I relative to analogues bearing an α-proline moiety, and the target compounds bearing a benzyl substituent showed better inhibitory activity than those with a benzoyl substituent. Wada et al. [115] prepared a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and evaluated their biological activity and cardiovascular safety profile as human β3-adrenergic receptor (AR) agonists. Derivative 191 was identified as the initial hit compound, which exhibited significant β3-AR agonistic activity (EC50 = 21 nM), it also exhibited agonistic activity at the α1A-AR (EC50 = 219 nM, selectivity: α1A/β3 = 10-fold) (Figure 65). After systemic optimization, the authors developed the compound 192, Wada et al. [115] prepared a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and evaluated their biological activity and cardiovascular safety profile as human β 3 -adrenergic receptor (AR) agonists. Derivative 191 was identified as the initial hit compound, which exhibited significant β 3 -AR agonistic activity (EC 50 = 21 nM), it also exhibited agonistic activity at the α1A-AR (EC 50 = 219 nM, selectivity: α 1 A/β 3 = 10-fold) ( Figure 65). After systemic optimization, the authors developed the compound 192, which possessed potent β 3 -AR agonistic activity (EC 50 = 13 nM) and high selectivity (α 1 A/β 3 = >769-fold). Compound 192 was also inactive towards β 1 and β 2 -ARs and showed dose dependent β 3 -AR mediated relaxation of marmoset urinary bladder smooth muscle. Wada et al. [115] prepared a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives and evaluated their biological activity and cardiovascular safety profile as human β3-adrenergic receptor (AR) agonists. Derivative 191 was identified as the initial hit compound, which exhibited significant β3-AR agonistic activity (EC50 = 21 nM), it also exhibited agonistic activity at the α1A-AR (EC50 = 219 nM, selectivity: α1A/β3 = 10-fold) ( Figure 65). After systemic optimization, the authors developed the compound 192, which possessed potent β3-AR agonistic activity (EC50 = 13 nM) and high selectivity (α1A/β3 = >769fold). Compound 192 was also inactive towards β1 and β2-ARs and showed dose dependent β3-AR mediated relaxation of marmoset urinary bladder smooth muscle. As a continuation of their research on the development of selective β3-adrenergic receptor (β3-AR) agonist, a series of new 1H-indazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of β3-AR agonist by Wada et al. [116]. Indazole derivative 192 was used as the leading compound to obtain a class of 1H-indazole analogues. The optimization study revealed that, compound 193 appeared to be the most potent β3-AR agonist with EC50 value of 18 nM ( Figure 66). Additionally, compound 193 showed dose-dependent β3-AR-mediated responses in marmoset urinary bladder smooth muscle, had a desirable metabolic stability and pharmacokinetic profile, and did not obviously affect heart rate or mean blood pressure when administered intravenously (3 mg/kg) to anesthetized rats. As a continuation of their research on the development of selective β 3 -adrenergic receptor (β 3 -AR) agonist, a series of new 1H-indazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of β 3 -AR agonist by Wada et al. [116]. Indazole derivative 192 was used as the leading compound to obtain a class of 1H-indazole analogues. The optimization study revealed that, compound 193 appeared to be the most potent β 3 -AR agonist with EC 50 value of 18 nM ( Figure 66). Additionally, compound 193 showed dose-dependent β 3 -AR-mediated responses in marmoset urinary bladder smooth muscle, had a desirable metabolic stability and pharmacokinetic profile, and did not obviously affect heart rate or mean blood pressure when administered intravenously (3 mg/kg) to anesthetized rats. Smith et al. [117] reported a series of 4-aminocinnoline-3-carboxamide derivatives as Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitors based on a fragment-based screening approach. Compound 194 was identified through this process, which exhibited excellent inhibitory activity against Btk with IC50 value of 4.0 ± 0.3 nM (Figure 67). Moreover, compound 194 reduced paw swelling in a rat model of collagen induced arthritis. Frost et al. [118] disclosed two series of indazole analogs that exhibited activity at Nav1.7. The 4substituted indazole series exhibited good to moderate activity at Nav1.7. Furthermore, this series demonstrated improved pharmacokinetic profiles with good rat bioavailabilities and half-lives. Among them, (S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine 195 exhibited good activity at Nav1.7 (FRET IC50 = 0.37 μM, EP IC50 = 0.48 μM; manual EP IC50 = 0.57 μM), good selectivity versus Nav1.5 (>33 μM) and good pharmacokinetic properties (F = 83%; t1/2 = 1.7 h) ( Figure 68). Compound 196 demonstrated moderate Smith et al. [117] reported a series of 4-aminocinnoline-3-carboxamide derivatives as Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitors based on a fragment-based screening approach. Compound 194 was identified through this process, which exhibited excellent inhibitory activity against Btk with IC 50 value of 4.0 ± 0.3 nM (Figure 67). Moreover, compound 194 reduced paw swelling in a rat model of collagen induced arthritis. Smith et al. [117] reported a series of 4-aminocinnoline-3-carboxamide derivatives as Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitors based on a fragment-based screening approach. Compound 194 was identified through this process, which exhibited excellent inhibitory activity against Btk with IC50 value of 4.0 ± 0.3 nM (Figure 67). Moreover, compound 194 reduced paw swelling in a rat model of collagen induced arthritis. Frost et al. [118] disclosed two series of indazole analogs that exhibited activity at Nav1.7. The 4substituted indazole series exhibited good to moderate activity at Nav1.7. Furthermore, this series demonstrated improved pharmacokinetic profiles with good rat bioavailabilities and half-lives. Among them, (S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine 195 exhibited good activity at Nav1.7 (FRET IC50 = 0.37 μM, EP IC50 = 0.48 μM; manual EP IC50 = 0.57 μM), good selectivity versus Nav1.5 (>33 μM) and good pharmacokinetic properties (F = 83%; t1/2 = 1.7 h) ( Figure 68). Compound 196 demonstrated moderate Frost et al. [118] disclosed two series of indazole analogs that exhibited activity at Na v 1.7. The 4-substituted indazole series exhibited good to moderate activity at Na v 1.7. Furthermore, this series demonstrated improved pharmacokinetic profiles with good rat bioavailabilities and half-lives. Among them, (S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine 195 exhibited good activity at Na v 1.7 (FRET IC 50 = 0.37 µM, EP IC 50 = 0.48 µM; manual EP IC 50 = 0.57 µM), good selectivity versus Na v 1.5 (>33 µM) and good pharmacokinetic properties (F = 83%; t 1/2 = 1.7 h) ( Figure 68). Compound 196 demonstrated moderate activity at Na v 1.7 in the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) assay (FRET IC 50 = 3.9 µM), excellent metabolic stability and good PK properties, but no activity at Na v 1.5. In addition, compound 196 exhibited good activity in the acute rat mono-iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis model at 10 and 30 mg/kg (EC 50 = 2.5 µg/mL). Frost et al. [118] disclosed two series of indazole analogs that exhibited activity at Nav1.7. The 4substituted indazole series exhibited good to moderate activity at Nav1.7. Furthermore, this series demonstrated improved pharmacokinetic profiles with good rat bioavailabilities and half-lives. Among them, (S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine 195 exhibited good activity at Nav1.7 (FRET IC50 = 0.37 μM, EP IC50 = 0.48 μM; manual EP IC50 = 0.57 μM), good selectivity versus Nav1.5 (>33 μM) and good pharmacokinetic properties (F = 83%; t1/2 = 1.7 h) ( Figure 68). Compound 196 demonstrated moderate activity at Nav1.7 in the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) assay (FRET IC50 = 3.9 μM), excellent metabolic stability and good PK properties, but no activity at Nav1.5. In addition, compound 196 exhibited good activity in the acute rat mono-iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis model at 10 and 30 mg/kg (EC50 = 2.5 μg/mL). Utilizing a hybrid approach, Larsen et al. [119] prepared a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives as potent and selective G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) inhibitors. Among them, compound 197 was the most selective compound, which had an IC50 for GRK2 of 130 nM and no detectable inhibition of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase 1 (ROCK1) (Figure 69). Co-crystal structures revealed that compound 197 binded snugly in the hydrophobic subsite of GRK2 with one methoxy group packing deep in the pocket. Utilizing a hybrid approach, Larsen et al. [119] prepared a novel series of 1H-indazole derivatives as potent and selective G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) inhibitors. Among them, compound 197 was the most selective compound, which had an IC 50 for GRK2 of 130 nM and no detectable inhibition of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase 1 (ROCK1) (Figure 69). Co-crystal structures revealed that compound 197 binded snugly in the hydrophobic subsite of GRK2 with one methoxy group packing deep in the pocket. Lorthiois et al [120] reported the synthesis of a novel series 1H-indazole hybrids and investigated their potencies of factor D (FD). During the optimization, compound 198 showed more potent inhibitory activity against FD with an IC50 value of 0.006 μM in the in vitro membrane attack complex (MAC) deposition assay ( Figure 70). Moreover, compound 198 displayed an excellent oral pharmacokinetic (PK) profile in Sprague−Dawley rats and, following an oral dose (10 mg/kg) in Brown Norway rats, demonstrated a good distribution and sustained exposure in ocular tissues including the neural retina and the posterior eye cup (PEC), which comprises the sclera, retinal pigmented epithelium, and choroid. Lorthiois et al. [120] reported the synthesis of a novel series 1H-indazole hybrids and investigated their potencies of factor D (FD). During the optimization, compound 198 showed more potent inhibitory activity against FD with an IC 50 value of 0.006 µM in the in vitro membrane attack complex (MAC) deposition assay ( Figure 70). Moreover, compound 198 displayed an excellent oral pharmacokinetic (PK) profile in Sprague−Dawley rats and, following an oral dose (10 mg/kg) in Brown Norway rats, demonstrated a good distribution and sustained exposure in ocular tissues including the neural retina and the posterior eye cup (PEC), which comprises the sclera, retinal pigmented epithelium, and choroid. inhibitory activity against FD with an IC50 value of 0.006 μM in the in vitro membrane attack complex (MAC) deposition assay ( Figure 70). Moreover, compound 198 displayed an excellent oral pharmacokinetic (PK) profile in Sprague−Dawley rats and, following an oral dose (10 mg/kg) in Brown Norway rats, demonstrated a good distribution and sustained exposure in ocular tissues including the neural retina and the posterior eye cup (PEC), which comprises the sclera, retinal pigmented epithelium, and choroid. Read et al. [121] described the synthesis of a series of 2H-indazoles which were investigated for their trypanosoma brucei N-myristoyltransferase (NMT) inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 199 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 0.006 μM (Figure 71). In addition, compound 199 had good potency against the T. brucei parasite (EC50 = 5 nM), good microsomal stability (Cli = 2.9 mL/min/g), good selectivity ("S" = 47), good oral exposure, and good in vivo tolerability.

Conclusions
Indazole and its analogues are important scaffolds with a broad range of pharmacological activities. There has been an escalating interest in the development of compounds bearing indazole moiety against different kinds of diseases. Various bioactive moieties can easily be incorporated into indazole derivatives and a great amount of effort has been dedicated to the exploration of medicinal approaches for their preparation and evaluation of their biological activities. The present review not Read et al. [121] described the synthesis of a series of 2H-indazoles which were investigated for their trypanosoma brucei N-myristoyltransferase (NMT) inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 199 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC 50 values of 0.006 µM (Figure 71). In addition, compound 199 had good potency against the T. brucei parasite (EC 50 = 5 nM), good microsomal stability (Cli = 2.9 mL/min/g), good selectivity ("S" = 47), good oral exposure, and good in vivo tolerability.
inhibitory activity against FD with an IC50 value of 0.006 μM in the in vitro membrane attack complex (MAC) deposition assay ( Figure 70). Moreover, compound 198 displayed an excellent oral pharmacokinetic (PK) profile in Sprague−Dawley rats and, following an oral dose (10 mg/kg) in Brown Norway rats, demonstrated a good distribution and sustained exposure in ocular tissues including the neural retina and the posterior eye cup (PEC), which comprises the sclera, retinal pigmented epithelium, and choroid. Read et al. [121] described the synthesis of a series of 2H-indazoles which were investigated for their trypanosoma brucei N-myristoyltransferase (NMT) inhibition efficiencies. The studies revealed that, among the synthesized and tested derivatives, 199 possessed the most potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 0.006 μM (Figure 71). In addition, compound 199 had good potency against the T. brucei parasite (EC50 = 5 nM), good microsomal stability (Cli = 2.9 mL/min/g), good selectivity ("S" = 47), good oral exposure, and good in vivo tolerability.

Conclusions
Indazole and its analogues are important scaffolds with a broad range of pharmacological activities. There has been an escalating interest in the development of compounds bearing indazole moiety against different kinds of diseases. Various bioactive moieties can easily be incorporated into indazole derivatives and a great amount of effort has been dedicated to the exploration of medicinal approaches for their preparation and evaluation of their biological activities. The present review not

Conclusions
Indazole and its analogues are important scaffolds with a broad range of pharmacological activities. There has been an escalating interest in the development of compounds bearing indazole moiety against different kinds of diseases. Various bioactive moieties can easily be incorporated into indazole derivatives and a great amount of effort has been dedicated to the exploration of medicinal approaches for their preparation and evaluation of their biological activities. The present review not only updates recent developments in new reactions for the synthesis of indazole derivatives and their application in the medicinal field but also encourages medicinal chemists to further explore novel indazoles as potential drug candidates for useful therapeutics.