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The parallel medicinal chemistry (PMC) was effectively applied to accelerate the optimization of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase I (DGAT-1) inhibitors. Through a highly collaborative and iterative library design, synthesis and testing, a benzimidazole lead was rapidly and systematically advanced to a highly potent, selective and bioavailable DGAT1 inhibitor with the potential for further development.
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Benzimidazóis/farmacologia , Diacilglicerol O-Aciltransferase/antagonistas & inibidores , Descoberta de Drogas , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Benzimidazóis/síntese química , Benzimidazóis/química , Química Farmacêutica , Diacilglicerol O-Aciltransferase/metabolismo , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Inibidores Enzimáticos/síntese química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Humanos , Estrutura Molecular , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Previously disclosed benzimidazole-based DGAT1 inhibitors containing a cyclohexane carboxylic acid moiety suffer from isomerization at the alpha position of the carboxylic acid group, generating active metabolites which exhibit DGAT1 inhibition comparable to the corresponding parent compounds. In this report, we describe the design, synthesis and profiling of benzimidazole-based DGAT1 inhibitors with a [3.1.0] bicyclohexane carboxylic acid moiety. Our results show that single isomer 3A maintains in vitro and in vivo inhibition against DGAT1. In contrast to previous lead compounds, 3A does not undergo isomerization during in vitro hepatocyte incubation study or in vivo mouse study.
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Benzimidazóis/química , Ácidos Carboxílicos/química , Diacilglicerol O-Aciltransferase/antagonistas & inibidores , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Animais , Benzimidazóis/metabolismo , Ácidos Carboxílicos/metabolismo , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Cicloexanonas/química , Diacilglicerol O-Aciltransferase/metabolismo , Inibidores Enzimáticos/análise , Inibidores Enzimáticos/metabolismo , Hepatócitos/química , Hepatócitos/metabolismo , Humanos , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Isomerismo , Espectrometria de Massas , Camundongos , RatosRESUMO
SAR in the previously described spirocyclic ROMK inhibitor series was further evolved from lead 4 by modification of the spirocyclic core and identification of novel right-side pharmacophores. In this process, it was discovered that the spiropyrrolidinone core with the carbonyl group α to the spirocenter was preferred for potent ROMK activity. Efforts aimed at decreasing hERG affinity within the series led to the discovery of multiple novel right-hand pharmacophores including 3-methoxythiadiazole, 2-methoxypyrimidine, and pyridazinone. The most promising candidate is pyridazinone analog 32 that showed an improved functional hERG/ROMK potency ratio and preclinical PK profile. In vivo evaluation of 32 demonstrated blood pressure lowering effects in the spontaneously hypertensive rat model.
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Canal de Potássio ERG1/metabolismo , Bloqueadores dos Canais de Potássio/química , Canais de Potássio Corretores do Fluxo de Internalização/antagonistas & inibidores , Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Cães , Canal de Potássio ERG1/antagonistas & inibidores , Meia-Vida , Hipertensão/tratamento farmacológico , Bloqueadores dos Canais de Potássio/farmacocinética , Bloqueadores dos Canais de Potássio/uso terapêutico , Canais de Potássio Corretores do Fluxo de Internalização/metabolismo , Pirimidinas/química , Ratos , Ratos Endogâmicos SHR , Compostos de Espiro/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Tiadiazóis/químicaRESUMO
Selective inhibition of Kv1.5, which underlies the ultra-rapid delayed rectifier current, IKur, has been pursued as a treatment for atrial fibrillation. Here we describe the discovery of MK-1832, a Kv1.5 inhibitor with improved selectivity versus the off-target current IKs, whose inhibition has been associated with ventricular proarrhythmia. MK-1832 exhibits improved selectivity for IKur over IKs (>3000-fold versus 70-fold for MK-0448), consistent with an observed larger window between atrial and ventricular effects in vivo (>1800-fold versus 210-fold for MK-0448). MK-1832 also exhibits an improved preclinical pharmacokinetic profile consistent with projected once daily dosing in humans.
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Canal de Potássio Kv1.5/antagonistas & inibidores , Piridinas/farmacologia , Descoberta de Drogas , Humanos , Piridinas/farmacocinética , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
We report SAR studies on a novel non-peptidic somatostatin receptor 3 (SSTR3) agonist lead series derived from (4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methanamine. This effort led to the discovery of a highly potent low molecular weight SSTR3 agonist 5c (EC50=5.2 nM, MW=359). The results from molecular overlays of 5c onto the L-129 structure indicate good alignment, and two main differences of the proposed overlays of the antagonist MK-4256 onto the conformation of 5c lead to inversion of antagonism to agonism.
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Metilaminas/química , Receptores de Somatostatina/química , Descoberta de Drogas , Humanos , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Novel potent and selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists were identified, utilizing heterocyclic amide replacements in the oxazolidinedione series. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) efforts focused on improving lipophilic ligand efficiency (LLE) while maintaining nuclear hormone receptor selectivity and reasonable pharmacokinetic profiles.
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Amidas/química , Compostos Heterocíclicos/química , Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/farmacologia , Oxazóis/farmacologia , Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/metabolismo , Animais , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Humanos , Microssomos Hepáticos , Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/síntese química , Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/química , Estrutura Molecular , Oxazóis/síntese química , Oxazóis/química , Ratos , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Novel oxazolidinedione analogs were discovered as potent and selective mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonists. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies were focused on improving the potency and microsomal stability. Selected compounds demonstrated excellent MR activity, reasonable nuclear hormone receptor selectivity, and acceptable rat pharmacokinetics.
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Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/química , Oxazóis/química , Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/metabolismo , Animais , Sítios de Ligação , Avaliação Pré-Clínica de Medicamentos , Meia-Vida , Humanos , Microssomos/metabolismo , Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/síntese química , Antagonistas de Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/farmacocinética , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Oxazóis/síntese química , Oxazóis/farmacocinética , Estrutura Terciária de Proteína , Ratos , Receptores de Mineralocorticoides/química , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Efforts to modify the central proline portion of lead compound 4 lead to the discovery of novel prolylcarboxypeptidase (PrCP) inhibitors. Especially, replacement with alanine afforded compound 19 displaying more potent human and mouse PrCP inhibitory activity than 4 and an overall comparable profile.
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Alanina/química , Carboxipeptidases/antagonistas & inibidores , Descoberta de Drogas , Alanina/farmacologia , Animais , Ativação Enzimática/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores Enzimáticos/síntese química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Humanos , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Efforts were dedicated to develop potent and brain penetrant prolylcarboxypeptidase (PrCP) inhibitors by replacing the amide group of original leads 1 and 2 with heterocycles. Aminopyrimidines including compound 32a were identified to display good PrCP inhibitory activity (32a, IC(50)=43 nM) and impressive ability to penetrate brain in mice (brain/plasma ratio: 1.4).
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Aminas/síntese química , Encéfalo/efeitos dos fármacos , Carboxipeptidases/antagonistas & inibidores , Descoberta de Drogas , Inibidores Enzimáticos , Compostos Heterocíclicos/síntese química , Compostos Heterocíclicos/farmacologia , Amidas/química , Aminas/química , Aminas/farmacologia , Animais , Encéfalo/enzimologia , Ativação Enzimática/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores Enzimáticos/síntese química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Compostos Heterocíclicos/química , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Relação Estrutura-AtividadeRESUMO
Vorapaxar is an approved drug for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction or with peripheral arterial disease. Subsequent to the discovery of Vorapaxar, medicinal chemistry efforts were continued to identify structurally differentiated leads. Toward this goal, extensive structure-activity relationship studies using a C-ring-truncated version of Vorapaxar culminated in the discovery of three leads, represented as 13, 14, and 23. Among these leads, compound 14 possessed favorable pharmacokinetic properties and an off-target profile, which supported additional profiling in an exploratory rat toxicology study.
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Infarto do Miocárdio , Trombose , Animais , Humanos , Lactonas , Infarto do Miocárdio/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores da Agregação Plaquetária , Ratos , Receptor PAR-1 , Receptores Ativados por Proteinase , Trombose/induzido quimicamente , Trombose/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
Mutant isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) has been identified as an attractive oncology target for which >70% of grade II and III gliomas and â¼10% of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) harbor somatic IDH1 mutations. These mutations confer a neomorphic gain of function, leading to the production of the oncometabolite (R)-2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG). We identified and developed a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable brain-penetrant tricyclic diazepine scaffold that inhibits mutant IDH1. During the course of in vitro metabolism studies, GSH-adduct metabolites were observed. The hypothesis for GSH-adduct formation was driven by the electron-rich nature of the tricyclic core. Herein, we describe our efforts to reduce the electron-rich nature of the core. Ultimately, a strategy focused on core modifications to block metabolic hot spots coupled with substitution pattern changes (C8 N â C linked) led to the identification of new tricyclic analogues with minimal GSH-adduct formation across species while maintaining an overall balanced profile.
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A new series of imidazopyridine CB2 agonists is described. Structural optimization improved CB2/CB1 selectivity in this series and conferred physical properties that facilitated high in vivo exposure, both centrally and peripherally. Administration of a highly selective CB2 agonist in a rat model of analgesia was ineffective despite substantial CNS exposure, while administration of a moderately selective CB2/CB1 agonist exhibited significant analgesic effects.
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Analgésicos/química , Piridinas/química , Receptor CB1 de Canabinoide/agonistas , Receptor CB2 de Canabinoide/agonistas , Analgésicos/síntese química , Analgésicos/uso terapêutico , Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Adjuvante de Freund/farmacologia , Humanos , Hiperalgesia/tratamento farmacológico , Piridinas/síntese química , Piridinas/uso terapêutico , Ratos , Receptor CB1 de Canabinoide/metabolismo , Receptor CB2 de Canabinoide/metabolismoRESUMO
This research aims to explore the reality of the soundscape preferences of Chinese urban residents in general public landscape in the post-pandemic era, and then to propose design recommendations to meet the practical needs of people's preferences for landscape-especially soundscapes-in the post-pandemic era. In this study, we utilized the subjective evaluation method to conduct an online questionnaire in 29 Chinese provinces which experienced severe pandemic caseloads and collected 860 valid responses. This study revealed people's preference for landscape and soundscape in the post-pandemic era. We further studied the correlation between landscape preference and soundscape preference, analyzed the influence of living conditions on soundscape preference, founded the effects of personal characteristics and living conditions on soundscape preference, and explored the strongest influence factors on soundscape preference through the establishment of automatic linear model. The results revealed a positive correlation between life happiness and soundscape preference, whereas wearing masks significantly reduced soundscape perception ratings and people who have been vaccinated are more tolerant of various noises. Moreover, based on these analysis results, the design recommendations on landscape (overall landscape, plant, and tour space), soundscape construction of caring for vulnerable groups (teenagers and children, elderly people, and disabled and unhealthy) has been discussed.
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This letter shows inhibitor SAR on a pyridine series of allosteric Akt inhibitors to optimize enzymatic and cellular potency. We have optimized 2,3,5-trisubstituted pyridines to give potent Akt1 and Akt2 inhibitors in both enzyme and cell based assays. In addition, we will also highlight the pharmacokinetic profile of an optimized inhibitor that has low clearance and long half-life in dogs.
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Sítio Alostérico , Neoplasias da Próstata/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/antagonistas & inibidores , Piridinas/química , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Caspases/metabolismo , Cães , Humanos , Masculino , Taxa de Depuração Metabólica , Estrutura Molecular , Neoplasias da Próstata/metabolismo , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/síntese química , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Ligante Indutor de Apoptose Relacionado a TNF/farmacologia , Células Tumorais CultivadasRESUMO
This communication reports a new synthetic route of pyridopyrimidines to facilitate their structural optimization in a library fashion and describes the development of pyridopyrimidines that have excellent enzymatic and cell potency against Akt1 and Akt2. This series also shows a high level of selectivity over other closely related kinases and significantly improved caspase-3 activity with the more optimized compounds.
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Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/síntese química , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/antagonistas & inibidores , Pirimidinas/síntese química , Pirimidinas/farmacologia , Aminas/síntese química , Aminas/química , Aminas/farmacologia , Caspase 3/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Humanos , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Piperidinas/síntese química , Piperidinas/química , Piperidinas/farmacologia , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/química , Pirimidinas/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Ligante Indutor de Apoptose Relacionado a TNF/farmacologiaRESUMO
This paper describes the rapid assembly of four different classes of potent Akt inhibitors from a common intermediate. Among them, a pyridopyrimidine series displayed the best intrinsic and cell potency against Akt1 and Akt2. This series also showed a promising pharmacokinetic profile and excellent selectivity over other closely related kinases.
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Sítio Alostérico , Neoplasias Ovarianas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias da Próstata/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/síntese química , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/antagonistas & inibidores , Piridinas/química , Pirimidinas/química , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Caspases/metabolismo , Cães , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Taxa de Depuração Metabólica , Estrutura Molecular , Neoplasias Ovarianas/metabolismo , Fosforilação/efeitos dos fármacos , Neoplasias da Próstata/metabolismo , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacocinética , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Ligante Indutor de Apoptose Relacionado a TNF/farmacologia , Células Tumorais CultivadasRESUMO
Miniaturization and parallel processing play an important role in the evolution of many technologies. We demonstrate the application of miniaturized high-throughput experimentation methods to resolve synthetic chemistry challenges on the frontlines of a lead optimization effort to develop diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT1) inhibitors. Reactions were performed on â¼1 mg scale using glass microvials providing a miniaturized high-throughput experimentation capability that was used to study a challenging SNAr reaction. The availability of robust synthetic chemistry conditions discovered in these miniaturized investigations enabled the development of structure-activity relationships that ultimately led to the discovery of soluble, selective, and potent inhibitors of DGAT1.
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Diacilglicerol O-Aciltransferase/antagonistas & inibidores , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Cromatografia Líquida , Espectrometria de Massas , Espectroscopia de Prótons por Ressonância MagnéticaRESUMO
A novel class of small-molecule, highly potent, and subtype-selective somatostatin SST3 agonists was discovered through modification of a SST3 antagonist. As an example, (1R,2S)-9 demonstrated not only potent in vitro SST3 agonist activity but also in vivo SST3 agonist activity in a mouse oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). These agonists may be useful reagents for studying the physiological roles of the SST3 receptor and may potentially be useful as therapeutic agents.
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We report the discovery of a novel series of DGAT1 inhibitors in the benzimidazole class with a piperdinyl-oxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid moiety. This novel series possesses significantly improved selectivity against the A2A receptor, no ACAT1 off-target activity at 10 µM, and higher aqueous solubility and free fraction in plasma as compared to the previously reported pyridyl-oxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid series. In particular, 5B was shown to possess an excellent selectivity profile by screening it against a panel of more than 100 biological targets. Compound 5B significantly reduces lipid excursion in LTT in mouse and rat, demonstrates DGAT1 mediated reduction of food intake and body weight in mice, is negative in a 3-strain Ames test, and appears to distribute preferentially in the liver and the intestine in mice. We believe this lead series possesses significant potential to identify optimized compounds for clinical development.
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We report the design and synthesis of a series of novel DGAT1 inhibitors in the benzimidazole class with a pyridyl-oxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid moiety. In particular, compound 11A is a potent DGAT1 inhibitor with excellent selectivity against ACAT1. Compound 11A significantly reduces triglyceride excursion in lipid tolerance tests (LTT) in both mice and dogs at low plasma exposure. An in vivo study in mice with des-fluoro analogue 10A indicates that this series of compounds appears to distribute in intestine preferentially over plasma. The propensity to target intestine over plasma could be advantageous in reducing potential side effects since lower circulating levels of drug are required for efficacy. However, in the preclinical species, compound 11A undergoes cis/trans epimerization in vivo, which could complicate further development due to the presence of an active metabolite.