- Deconstructing Noncovalent Kelch-like ECH-Associated Protein 1 (Keap1) Inhibitors into Fragments to Reconstruct New Potent Compounds
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Targeting the protein-protein interaction (PPI) between nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) is a potential therapeutic strategy to control diseases involving oxidative stress. Here, six classes of known small-molecule Keap1-Nrf2 PPI inhibitors were dissected into 77 fragments in a fragment-based deconstruction reconstruction (FBDR) study and tested in four orthogonal assays. This gave 17 fragment hits of which six were shown by X-ray crystallography to bind in the Keap1 Kelch binding pocket. Two hits were merged into compound 8 with a 220-380-fold stronger affinity (Ki = 16 μM) relative to the parent fragments. Systematic optimization resulted in several novel analogues with Ki values of 0.04-0.5 μM, binding modes determined by X-ray crystallography, and enhanced microsomal stability. This demonstrates how FBDR can be used to find new fragment hits, elucidate important ligand-protein interactions, and identify new potent inhibitors of the Keap1-Nrf2 PPI.
- Pallesen, Jakob S.,Narayanan, Dilip,Tran, Kim T.,Solbak, Sara M. ?.,Marseglia, Giuseppe,S?rensen, Louis M. E.,H?j, Lars J.,Munafò, Federico,Carmona, Rosa M. C.,Garcia, Anthony D.,Desu, Haritha L.,Brambilla, Roberta,Johansen, Tommy N.,Popowicz, Grzegorz M.,Sattler, Michael,Gajhede, Michael,Bach, Anders
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p. 4623 - 4661
(2021/05/07)
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- DIRECT INHIBITORS OF KEAP1-NRF2 INTERACTION AS ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS
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A method of identifying compounds as direct inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 interaction through high-throughput screening and lead development. The direct inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 interaction are more specific and free of various undesirable effects than existing indirect inhibitors, and are potential drug candidates of chemopreventive and therapeutic agents for treatment of various diseases or conditions involving oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including but not limited to cancers, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Novel compounds are identified and methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions related to Keap1-Nrf2 interaction activity by use of the novel compounds identified or compositions containing such compounds are also disclosed.
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- Binding mode and structure-activity relationships around direct inhibitors of the Nrf2-Keap1 complex
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An X-ray crystal structure of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein (Keap1) co-crystallised with (1S,2R)-2-[(1S)-1-[(1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl) methyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-carbonyl]cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid (compound (S,R,S)-1 a) was obtained. This X-ray crystal structure provides breakthrough experimental evidence for the true binding mode of the hit compound (S,R,S)-1 a, as the ligand orientation was found to differ from that of the initial docking model, which was available at the start of the project. Crystallographic elucidation of this binding mode helped to focus and drive the drug design process more effectively and efficiently. To dock or not to dock? Nrf2 has become an attractive neuroprotective target, as the Nrf2 pathway provides a natural cell defense mechanism against damage. Targeting its physiological negative modulator Keap1 with small molecules may allow Nrf2 to play its protective role. To this end, an X-ray structure of Keap1 co-crystallised with compound (S,R,S)-1 a was obtained, elucidating its binding mode, which in turn helped to drive the drug design process.
- Jnoff, Eric,Albrecht, Claudia,Barker, John J.,Barker, Oliver,Beaumont, Edward,Bromidge, Steven,Brookfield, Frederick,Brooks, Mark,Bubert, Christian,Ceska, Tom,Corden, Vincent,Dawson, Graham,Duclos, Stephanie,Fryatt, Tara,Genicot, Christophe,Jigorel, Emilie,Kwong, Jason,Maghames, Rosemary,Mushi, Innocent,Pike, Richard,Sands, Zara A.,Smith, Myron A.,Stimson, Christopher C.,Courade, Jean-Philippe
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p. 699 - 705
(2014/05/06)
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- Discovery of a small-molecule inhibitor and cellular probe of Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction
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A high-throughput screen (HTS) of the MLPCN library using a homogenous fluorescence polarization assay identified a small molecule as a first-in-class direct inhibitor of Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction. The HTS hit has three chiral centers; a combination of flash and chiral chromatographic separation demonstrated that Keap1-binding activity resides predominantly in one stereoisomer (SRS)-5 designated as ML334 (LH601A), which is at least 100× more potent than the other stereoisomers. The stereochemistry of the four cis isomers was assigned using X-ray crystallography and confirmed using stereospecific synthesis. (SRS)-5 is functionally active in both an ARE gene reporter assay and an Nrf2 nuclear translocation assay. The stereospecific nature of binding between (SRS)-5 and Keap1 as well as the preliminary but tractable structure-activity relationships support its use as a lead for our ongoing optimization.
- Hu, Longqin,Magesh, Sadagopan,Chen, Lin,Wang, Lili,Lewis, Timothy A.,Chen,Khodier, Carol,Inoyama, Daigo,Beamer, Lesa J.,Emge, Thomas J.,Shen, Jian,Kerrigan, John E.,Kong, Ah-Ng Tony,Dandapani, Sivaraman,Palmer, Michelle,Schreiber, Stuart L.,Munoz, Benito
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p. 3039 - 3043
(2013/06/27)
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- Synthesis of new mono-N-tosylated diamine ligands based on (R)-(+)-limonene and their application in asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones and imines
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A synthetic procedure leading to the preparation of a new family of enantiopure mono-N-tosylated-1,2-diamines derived from (R)-(+)-limonene is described. (+)-Limonene was transformed into the appropriate N-tosyl derivative using N-tosylaziridination based on chloramine-T trihydrate. Subsequent ring opening by sodium azide afforded the corresponding isomeric azides. Finally, reduction of the azide function gave enantiomerically pure mono-N-tosylated-1,2- diamines. The ligands obtained proved to be effective in the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation protocol on aromatic ketones and imines.
- Roszkowski, Piotr,Maurin, Jan K.,Czarnocki, Zbigniew
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p. 643 - 650
(2013/07/27)
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- Enantioselective synthesis of (R)-(-)-praziquantel (PZQ)
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Praziquantel 8 (2-cyclohexylcarbonyl-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinoline-4-one), a powerful anti-worm drug, has been synthesized in its enantiopure form via asymmetric transfer hydrogenation according to the Noyori protocol. Initially, the reduction of prochiral imine 4 afforded product 5 in 62% ee, but a single crystallization amplified the enantiomeric purity to 98% ee. The final (R)-(-)-praziquantel 8 was prepared in three subsequent steps in 56% chemical yield.
- Roszkowski, Piotr,Maurin, Jan K.,Czarnocki, Zbigniew
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p. 1415 - 1419
(2007/10/03)
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