Development of Toxoplasma gondii calcium-dependent protein kinase 1 (TgCDPK1) inhibitors with potent anti-toxoplasma activity.
J Med Chem
; 55(5): 2416-26, 2012 Mar 08.
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ABSTRACT
Toxoplasmosis is a disease of prominent health concern that is caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Proliferation of T. gondii is dependent on its ability to invade host cells, which is mediated in part by calcium-dependent protein kinase 1 (CDPK1). We have developed ATP competitive inhibitors of TgCDPK1 that block invasion of parasites into host cells, preventing their proliferation. The presence of a unique glycine gatekeeper residue in TgCDPK1 permits selective inhibition of the parasite enzyme over human kinases. These potent TgCDPK1 inhibitors do not inhibit the growth of human cell lines and represent promising candidates as toxoplasmosis therapeutics.
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3_ND
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Proteínas Quinases
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Pirazóis
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Pirimidinas
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Toxoplasma
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Proteínas de Protozoários
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Coccidiostáticos
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Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Chem
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article