- Discovery of a 3,4,5-trisubstituted-1,2,4-triazole agonist with high affinity and selectivity at the somatostatin subtype-4 (sst4) receptor
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A series of compounds containing a 1,2,4-triazole moiety were synthesized, targeting the somatostatin receptor subtype-4 (sst4). Compounds were developed in which the Phe6/Phe7/Phe11, Trp8, and Lys9 mimetic groups were interchanged at positions 3, 4, and 5 of the 1,2,4-triazole ring. The 1,2,4-triazoles containing an 2-(imidazol-4-yl)ethyl substituent at position-3 demonstrated moderate binding affinity at sst4. 1,2,4-Triazoles containing an (indol-3-yl)methyl substituent at position-5 lacked affinity at sst4. The 1,2,4-triazoles containing an aminopropyl group at position-4 showed enhanced binding affinity compared to the 3-position. One compound with an 3-(imidazol-4-yl)propyl group at position-4 (compound 44) imparted high affinity and selectivity at sst4 (sst2A = >10000 nM; sst4 = 19 nM), acting as an agonist (EC50 = 6.8 nM). Docking 44 into a model-built structure of sst4 pointed to differences in its binding versus the other low-affinity compounds and was also in line with one of the two previously reported binding modes. A virtual screening (VS) experiment, employing two separate docking algorithms, was able to score 44 among the top-ranked poses. In summary, compound 44 represents a novel and promising lead structure towards the development of a clinically viable sst4 agonist for the treatment of conditions ranging from Alzheimer's disease to chronic pain.
- Daryaei, Iman,Sandoval, Karin,Witt, Ken,Kontoyianni, Maria,Michael Crider
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p. 2083 - 2090
(2019/01/04)
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- Design, synthesis and activity evaluation of some novel indole derivatives
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A series of novel indole derivatives as CDK4 inhibitors were designed and synthesized though the condensation reaction between the indolic acid and the corresponding substituted amine. The key step of our synthetic process is the efficient condensation reaction conducted by two different methods. The MTT and kinase assays were conducted used to assess the antitumor activity and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) inhibitory activity. The most active compound 8b has an IC50 of 10-25 μM for the inhibition of four different tumor cells and CDK4. The higher activities of 8b were influenced by more conformational freedom resulted form the non-planar structure and by the stronger hydrogen bonding capability. Thus, the strategy we adapt to design potent, non-toxic CDK4 inhibitors is successful.
- He, Dian,Yang, Zhu-Qing,Hou, Meng
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p. 1729 - 1734
(2015/03/04)
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- 2-Furanylboronic acid as an effective catalyst for the direct amidation of carboxylic acids at room temperature
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2-Furanylboronic acid has been identified as an inexpensive and effective catalyst for the dehydrative amide formation of carboxylic acids and amines. This transformation can be efficiently carried out at room temperature and is applicable to a wide range of carboxylic acids with primary and secondary amines to afford amides in good to excellent yields.
- Tam, Eric Kwok Wai,Rita,Liu, Lionel Yiqian,Chen, Anqi
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p. 1100 - 1107
(2015/02/19)
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- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. 2. Synthesis of 2,2'-Dithiobis(iH-indole-3-alkanamides) and Investigation of Their Inhibitory Activity against Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and pp60v-src Protein Tyrosine Kinases
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A series of amide analogues of the 2,2'-dithiobis(1H-indole-3-alkanoic acid) class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been prepared, by reaction of 1H-indole-3-alkanamides (8) with S2Cl2, and separation of the desired disulfides from the initial mixtures of mono-, di-, and trisulfides formed. These amides were evaluated in vitro against epidermal growth factor receptor and pp60v-src protein tyrosine kinases. Inhibitory activity against EGF receptor tyrosine kinase was chain-length dependent, with the propanamides being the most effective. Hydrogen bond donor capabilities in the amide function did not appear to be necessary, with an N-benzylamide being the most potent (IC50 = 0.85 μM). Further substitution on the benzyl ring did not increase potency, and substitution in the α-position of the propanamide side chain was acceptable. A water-soluble α-NH2 derivative showed good inhibitory activity toward the enzyme, was a potent inhibitor of cell growth in fibroblasts, and selectively inhibited intracellular tyrosine phosphorylation patterns. The nonreceptor kinase pp60v-src was in general much more sensitive than EGF receptor kinase to inhibition by these compounds, but with less pronounced structure-activity relationships.
- Thompson, Andrew M.,Fry, David W.,Kraker, Alan J.,Denny, William A.
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p. 598 - 609
(2007/10/02)
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