- Application of niclosamide and analogs as small molecule inhibitors of Zika virus and SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Zika virus has emerged as a potential threat to human health globally. A previous drug repurposing screen identified the approved anthelminthic drug niclosamide as a small molecule inhibitor of Zika virus infection. However, as antihelminthic drugs are generally designed to have low absorption when dosed orally, the very limited bioavailability of niclosamide will likely hinder its potential direct repurposing as an antiviral medication. Here, we conducted SAR studies focusing on the anilide and salicylic acid regions of niclosamide to improve physicochemical properties such as microsomal metabolic stability, permeability and solubility. We found that the 5-bromo substitution in the salicylic acid region retains potency while providing better drug-like properties. Other modifications in the anilide region with 2′-OMe and 2′-H substitutions were also advantageous. We found that the 4′-NO2 substituent can be replaced with a 4′-CN or 4′-CF3 substituents. Together, these modifications provide a basis for optimizing the structure of niclosamide to improve systemic exposure for application of niclosamide analogs as drug lead candidates for treating Zika and other viral infections. Indeed, key analogs were also able to rescue cells from the cytopathic effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection, indicating relevance for therapeutic strategies targeting the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Shamim, Khalida,Xu, Miao,Hu, Xin,Lee, Emily M,Lu, Xiao,Huang, Ruili,Shah, Pranav,Xu, Xin,Chen, Catherine Z.,Shen, Min,Guo, Hui,Chen, Lu,Itkin, Zina,Eastman, Richard T.,Shinn, Paul,Klumpp-Thomas, Carleen,Michael, Sam,Simeonov, Anton,Lo, Donald C.,Ming, Guo-li,Song, Hongjun,Tang, Hengli,Zheng, Wei,Huang, Wenwei
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supporting information
(2021/03/30)
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- Benzoylaniline compound and application of benzoylaniline compound in preparation of sensitizer of P.aeruginosa inhibitor
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The invention discloses a benzoylaniline compound. The benzoylaniline compound has a structural general formula shown in the specification. The invention also discloses application of the benzoylaniline compound in preparation of a sensitizer of a P.aeruginosa inhibitor or in preparation of a medicine for preventing or treating bacterial infection diseases caused by P.aeruginosa. The invention also discloses an application of niclosamide in preparation of a sensitizer of a P.aeruginosa inhibitor or in preparation of a medicine for preventing or treating bacterial infection diseases caused by P.aeruginosa. The benzoylaniline compound provided by the invention can be used as a medicine for treating and/or preventing bacterial infection diseases caused by P.aeruginosa.
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Paragraph 0085; 0087; 0090-0091; 0133-0137
(2020/08/29)
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- SAR optimization studies on modified salicylamides as a potential treatment for acute myeloid leukemia through inhibition of the CREB pathway
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Disruption of cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element binding protein (CREB) provides a potential new strategy to address acute leukemia, a disease associated with poor prognosis, and for which conventional treatment options often carry a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. We describe the structure-activity relationships (SAR) for a series of XX-650-23 derived from naphthol AS-E phosphate that disrupts binding and activation of CREB by the CREB-binding protein (CBP). Through the development of this series, we identified several salicylamides that are potent inhibitors of acute leukemia cell viability through inhibition of CREB-CBP interaction. Among them, a biphenyl salicylamide, compound 71, was identified as a potent inhibitor of CREB-CBP interaction with improved physicochemical properties relative to previously described derivatives of naphthol AS-E phosphate.
- Chae, Hee-Don,Cox, Nick,Capolicchio, Samanta,Lee, Jae Wook,Horikoshi,Kam, Sharon,Ng, Andrew A.,Edwards, Jeffrey,Butler, Tae-León,Chan, Justin,Lee, Yvonne,Potter, Garrett,Capece, Mark C.,Liu, Corey W.,Wakatsuki, Soichi,Smith, Mark,Sakamoto, Kathleen M.
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p. 2307 - 2315
(2019/06/27)
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- INHIBITORS OF CREB-CBP INTERACTION FOR TREATMENT OF LEUKEMIA
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Compounds and methods are provided for inhibiting a CREB-CBP protein-protein interaction in a sample. In some cases, the method includes modulating transcription of CREB in a cell that overexpresses CREB. Also provided are methods of inhibiting the proliferation of a cancer cell. The subject CREB transcription inhibitor compounds include a substituted salicylamide or a prodrug thereof. Methods of alleviating symptoms associated with cancer (e.g., Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Acute Lymphomblastic Leukemia (ALL)) in a subject in need thereof are also provided. Pharmaceutical compositions including the subject compounds find use in treating cancer. The subject compounds may be formulated or provided to a subject in combination with a second agent, e.g. an anticancer agent.
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Page/Page column 40; 41
(2017/10/06)
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- COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS AND SYNTHESIS OF THE SAME
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The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein variables X, Y, Z and R1 are as described herein. Some of the compounds described herein are glutamate dehydrogenase activators. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, uses of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of metabolic disorders as well as synthesis of the compounds.
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Page/Page column 59-60; 70
(2014/10/18)
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