Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted fused naphthyridine derivatives that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted fused naphthyridine derivatives that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula I: wherein: R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or —COR1x, where the C1-6 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, aryl, and heterocyclyl may be substituted; and R1x is C3-8 cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl, any of which may be substituted; R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, or aryl, where the C1-6 alkyl or aryl may be substituted; R8 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl, any of which may be substituted; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.