Spirocyclic ß-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) inhibitors: from hit to lowering of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid ß in a higher species.
J Med Chem
; 56(8): 3379-403, 2013 Apr 25.
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ABSTRACT
A hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is the brain deposition of amyloid beta (Aß), a peptide of 36-43 amino acids that is likely a primary driver of neurodegeneration. Aß is produced by the sequential cleavage of APP by BACE1 and γ-secretase; therefore, inhibition of BACE1 represents an attractive therapeutic target to slow or prevent Alzheimer's disease. Herein we describe BACE1 inhibitors with limited molecular flexibility and molecular weight that decrease CSF Aß in vivo, despite efflux. Starting with spirocycle 1a, we explore structure-activity relationships of core changes, P3 moieties, and Asp binding functional groups in order to optimize BACE1 affinity, cathepsin D selectivity, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration. Using wild type guinea pig and rat, we demonstrate a PK/PD relationship between free drug concentrations in the brain and CSF Aß lowering. Optimization of brain exposure led to the discovery of (R)-50 which reduced CSF Aß in rodents and in monkey.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Inibidores de Proteases
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Compostos de Espiro
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Peptídeos beta-Amiloides
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Ácido Aspártico Endopeptidases
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Secretases da Proteína Precursora do Amiloide
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Chem
Assunto da revista:
QUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos