- Structural basis of metallo-β-lactamase inhibition by captopril stereoisomers
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β-Lactams are the most successful antibacterials, but their effectiveness is threatened by resistance, most importantly by production of serine- and metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs). MBLs are of increasing concern because they catalyze the hydrolysis of almost all β-lactam antibiotics, including recent-generation carbapenems. Clinically useful serine-β-lactamase inhibitors have been developed, but such inhibitors are not available for MBLs. L-Captopril, which is used to treat hypertension via angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition, has been reported to inhibit MBLs by chelating the active site zinc ions via its thiol(ate). We report systematic studies on B1 MBL inhibition by all four captopril stereoisomers. High-resolution crystal structures of three MBLs (IMP-1, BcII, and VIM-2) in complex with either the L- or D-captopril stereoisomer reveal correlations between the binding mode and inhibition potency. The results will be useful in the design of MBL inhibitors with the breadth of selectivity required for clinical application against carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and other organisms causing MBL-mediated resistant infections.
- Brem, Jürgen,Van Berkel, Sander S.,Zollman, David,Lee, Sook Y.,Gileadi, Opher,McHugh, Peter J.,Walsh, Timothy R.,McDonough, Michael A.,Schofield, Christopher J.
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p. 142 - 150
(2016/02/19)
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- Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. (Mercaptoaroyl)amino acids
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A series of (mercaptoaroyl)amino acids and related compounds was synthesized and tested for ability to inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). The most active compound was N-(3-chloro-2-mercaptobenzoyl)-N-cyclo-pentylglycine, having an in vitro I50 = 0.28 μM. Substitution of the aromatic 3-position by small polar groups enhanced ACE inhibitory activity, whereas bulky groups diminished it. Alteration of the β relationship between the mercaptan and amide carbonyl or masking of the thiol by acylation reduced activity. Replacement of the thiol by nitro, hydroxy, or carboxy gave compounds lacking ACE inhibitory activity.
- Menard,Suh,Jones,Loev,Neiss,Wilde,Schwab,Mann
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p. 328 - 332
(2007/10/02)
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