141463-66-3Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Binding mode and structure-activity relationships around direct inhibitors of the Nrf2-Keap1 complex
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
supporting information, p. 699 - 705 (2014/05/06)
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.
Substituted 1-(aminomethyl)-2-(arylacetyl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroisoquinolines: A novel class of very potent antinociceptive agents with varying degrees of selectivity for κ and μ opioid receptors
Vecchietti,Clarke,Colle,Dondio,Giardina,Petrone,Sbacchi
, p. 2970 - 2978 (2007/10/02)
This study describes the synthesis of a series of novel substituted 1- (aminomethyl)-2-(arylacetyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines, and discusses their structure-activity relationships (SARs) using binding affinity for opioid receptors and antinociceptive potency as the indices of biological activity. The introduction of a hydroxy substituent in position 5 of the isoquinoline nucleus generated a compound, 40, which is 2 times more potent than the previously disclosed unsubstituted analogue 39 in mouse models of antinociception. A QSAR analysis of the 5-substitution clearly demonstrates that antinociceptive activity is inversely associated with the lipophilicity of the substituents. The substituted compounds described herein are less selective for the κ opioid receptors than the unsubstituted isoquinoline 39. For example, the 5-hydroxy-substituted compound 59 shows high affinity for κ opioid receptors (K(i) κ = 0.09 nM) and a (K(i) μ/K(i) κ ratio of only 5. However, a multiple linear regression analysis demonstrates a lack of correlation between antinociceptive activity and affinity for the μ opioid receptor. On the other hand, the correlation between binding affinity to κ opioid receptor and antinociceptive activity was statistically significant.
