- Structural Basis for Achieving GSK-3β Inhibition with High Potency, Selectivity, and Brain Exposure for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging and Drug Discovery
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Using structure-guided design, several cell based assays, and microdosed positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, we identified a series of highly potent, selective, and brain-penetrant oxazole-4-carboxamide-based inhibitors of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3). An isotopologue of our first-generation lead, [3H]PF-367, demonstrates selective and specific target engagement in vitro, irrespective of the activation state. We discovered substantial ubiquitous GSK-3-specific radioligand binding in Tg2576 Alzheimer's disease (AD), suggesting application for these compounds in AD diagnosis and identified [11C]OCM-44 as our lead GSK-3 radiotracer, with optimized brain uptake by PET imaging in nonhuman primates. GSK-3β-isozyme selectivity was assessed to reveal OCM-51, the most potent (IC50 = 0.030 nM) and selective (>10-fold GSK-3β/GSK-3α) GSK-3β inhibitor known to date. Inhibition of CRMP2T514 and tau phosphorylation, as well as favorable therapeutic window against WNT/β-catenin signaling activation, was observed in cells.
- Bernard-Gauthier, Vadim,Mossine, Andrew V.,Knight, Ashley,Patnaik, Debasis,Zhao, Wen-Ning,Cheng, Chialin,Krishnan, Hema S.,Xuan, Lucius L.,Chindavong, Peter S.,Reis, Surya A.,Chen, Jinshan Michael,Shao, Xia,Stauff, Jenelle,Arteaga, Janna,Sherman, Phillip,Salem, Nicolas,Bonsall, David,Amaral, Brenda,Varlow, Cassis,Wells, Lisa,Martarello, Laurent,Patel, Shil,Liang, Steven H.,Kurumbail, Ravi G.,Haggarty, Stephen J.,Scott, Peter J. H.,Vasdev, Neil
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(2019/10/28)
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- Diphenylurea derivatives for combating methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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A new class of diphenylurea was identified as a novel antibacterial scaffold with an antibacterial spectrum that includes highly resistant staphylococcal isolates, namely methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA & VRSA). Starting with a lead compound 3 that carries an aminoguanidine functionality from one side and a n-butyl moiety on the other ring, several analogues were prepared. Considering the pharmacokinetic parameters as a key factor in structural optimization, the structure-activity-relationships (SARs) at the lipophilic side chain were rigorously examined leading to the discovery of the cycloheptyloxyl analogue 21n as a potential drug-candidate. This compound has several notable advantages over vancomycin and linezolid including rapid killing kinetics against MRSA and the ability to target and reduce the burden of MRSA harboring inside immune cells (macrophages). Furthermore, the potent anti-MRSA activity of 21n was confirmed in?vivo using a Caenorhabditis elegans animal model. The present study provides a foundation for further development of diphenylurea compounds as potential therapeutic agents to address the burgeoning challenge of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
- Eissa, Ibrahim H.,Mohammad, Haroon,Qassem, Omar A.,Younis, Waleed,Abdelghany, Tamer M.,Elshafeey, Ahmed,Abd Rabo Moustafa, Mahmoud M.,Seleem, Mohamed N.,Mayhoub, Abdelrahman S.
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p. 73 - 85
(2017/03/02)
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- SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINES AS MCH1 ANTAGONISTS AND USES THEREOF
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This invention is directed to compounds which are selective antagonists for melanin concentrating hormone-1 (MCH1) receptors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a method of reducing the body mass of a subject which comprises administering to the subject an amount of a compound of the invention effective to reduce the body mass of the subject. This invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from depression and/or anxiety which comprises administering to the subject an amount of a compound of the invention effective to treat the subject=s depression and/or anxiety. This invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a urinary disorder.
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- 2-ACYLAMINOTHIAZOLE DERIVATIVE OR SALT THEREOF
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A 2-acylaminothiazole derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having an excellent effect of proliferating human c-mpl-Ba/F3 cells and an activity of increasing platelets based on the effect of promoting the formation of megakaryocytic colonies. A compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof useful in treating thrombocytopenia.
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- Heteropolycyclic compounds and their use as metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonists
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The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that act as antagonists at metabotropic glutamate receptors, and that are useful for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Methods of preparing the compounds also are disclosed.
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