10.1016/j.bmcl.2009.11.043
The research focuses on the development and optimization of novel spiropiperidine-based stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD-1) inhibitors as potential treatments for metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes. The study involves the cyclization of benzoylpiperidine to create spiropiperidine derivatives, with compound 19 demonstrating the most potent inhibitory activity against SCD-1 both in vitro and in vivo in C57BL/6 J mice. The experiments utilized various synthetic routes, reagents, and conditions to optimize the spiropiperidines, and the inhibitory activity was assessed through enzymatic assays, cellular assays, and in vivo studies. The research also evaluated the pharmacokinetic profiles of the compounds in mice, with compound 19 showing a strong reduction in the desaturation index in plasma without causing notable abnormalities in eyes or skin, indicating its potential as a safe and effective SCD-1 inhibitor.