195318-63-9Relevant academic research and scientific papers
5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthioalkanoic Acids: A Highly Potent New Class of Inhibitors of Rho/Myocardin-Related Transcription Factor (MRTF)/Serum Response Factor (SRF)-Mediated Gene Transcription as Potential Antifibrotic Agents for Scleroderma
Kahl, Dylan J.,Hutchings, Kim M.,Lisabeth, Erika Mathes,Haak, Andrew J.,Leipprandt, Jeffrey R.,Dexheimer, Thomas,Khanna, Dinesh,Tsou, Pei-Suen,Campbell, Phillip L.,Fox, David A.,Wen, Bo,Sun, Duxin,Bailie, Marc,Neubig, Richard R.,Larsen, Scott D.
, p. 4350 - 4369 (2019/05/08)
Through a phenotypic high-throughput screen using a serum response element luciferase promoter, we identified a novel 5-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthiopropionic acid lead inhibitor of Rho/myocardin-related transcription factor (MRTF)/serum response factor (SRF)-mediated gene transcription with good potency (IC50 = 180 nM). We were able to rapidly improve the cellular potency by 5 orders of magnitude guided by sharply defined and synergistic SAR. The remarkable potency and depth of the SAR, as well as the relatively low molecular weight of the series, suggests, but does not prove, that binding to the unknown molecular target may be occurring through a covalent mechanism. The series nevertheless has no observable cytotoxicity up to 100 μM. Ensuing pharmacokinetic optimization resulted in the development of two potent and orally bioavailable anti-fibrotic agents that were capable of dose-dependently reducing connective tissue growth factor gene expression in vitro as well as significantly reducing the development of bleomycin-induced dermal fibrosis in mice in vivo.
A Dual Modulator of Farnesoid X Receptor and Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase to Counter Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Schmidt, Jurema,Rotter, Marco,Weiser, Tim,Wittmann, Sandra,Weizel, Lilia,Kaiser, Astrid,Heering, Jan,Goebel, Tamara,Angioni, Carlo,Wurglics, Mario,Paulke, Alexander,Geisslinger, Gerd,Kahnt, Astrid,Steinhilber, Dieter,Proschak, Ewgenij,Merk, Daniel
supporting information, p. 7703 - 7724 (2017/10/06)
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis arising from Western diet and lifestyle is characterized by accumulation of fat in liver causing inflammation and fibrosis. It evolves as serious health burden with alarming incidence, but there is no satisfying pharmacological therapy to date. Considering the disease's multifactorial nature, modulation of multiple targets might provide superior therapeutic efficacy. In particular, farnesoid X receptor (FXR) activation that revealed antisteatotic and antifibrotic effects in clinical trials combined with inhibition of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) as anti-inflammatory strategy promises synergies. To exploit this dual concept, we developed agents exerting partial FXR agonism and sEH inhibitory activity. Merging known pharmacophores and systematic exploration of the structure-activity relationship on both targets produced dual modulators with low nanomolar potency. Extensive in vitro characterization confirmed high dual efficacy in cellular context combined with low toxicity, and pilot in vivo data revealed favorable pharmacokinetics as well as engagement on both targets in vivo.
Benzohydroxamic acids as potent and selective anti-HCV agents
Kozlov, Maxim V.,Kleymenova, Alla A.,Romanova, Lyudmila I.,Konduktorov, Konstantin A.,Smirnova, Olga A.,Prasolov, Vladimir S.,Kochetkov, Sergey N.
, p. 5936 - 5940 (2013/10/22)
A diverse collection of 40 derivatives of benzohydroxamic acid (BHAs) of various structural groups were synthesized and tested against hepatitis C virus (HCV) in full-genome replicon assay. Some of these compounds demonstrated an exceptional activity, suppressing viral replication at sub-micromolar concentrations. The compounds were inactive against key viral enzymes NS3, and NS5B in vitro assays, suggesting host cell inhibition target(s). The testing results were consistent with metal coordination by the BHAs hydroxamic group in complex with a target(s). Remarkably, this class of compounds did not suppress poliomyelitis virus (PV) propagation in RD cells indicating a specific antiviral activity of BHAs against HCV.
IMIDAZOLE CARBOXAMIDES
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The present invention provides certain imidazole carboxamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of using the same and processes for preparing the same.
Optimization of sulfonamide derivatives as highly selective EP1 receptor antagonists
Naganawa, Atsushi,Matsui, Toshiaki,Ima, Masaki,Yoshida, Koji,Tsuruta, Hiroshi,Yamamoto, Shingo,Yamamoto, Hiroshi,Okada, Hiroki,Maruyama, Takayuki,Nakai, Hisao,Kondo, Kigen,Toda, Masaaki
, p. 7774 - 7789 (2007/10/03)
A series of 4-[(2-{isobutyl[(5-methyl-2-furyl)sulfonyl]amino}phenoxy)methyl]benzoic acids and 4-({2-[isobutyl(1,3-thiazol-2-ylsulfonyl)amino]phenoxy}methyl)benzoic acids were synthesized and evaluated for their EP receptor affinities and EP1 receptor anta
