Lead Optimization Providing a Series of Flavone Derivatives as Potent Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of the Cytochrome P450 Aromatase Enzyme
摘要:
Following our SAR studies on aromatase inhibitors, new compounds were designed by appropriately modifying the structure of flavone 1 using our previously reported CoMFA model. While the introduction of substituents on the 2-phenyl ring alone did not cause improvement in potency, these modifications and the removal of the 7-methoxy group led to compounds showing inhibitory activity in the nanomolar range, comparable to the marketed drug fadrozole.
Lead Optimization Providing a Series of Flavone Derivatives as Potent Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of the Cytochrome P450 Aromatase Enzyme
摘要:
Following our SAR studies on aromatase inhibitors, new compounds were designed by appropriately modifying the structure of flavone 1 using our previously reported CoMFA model. While the introduction of substituents on the 2-phenyl ring alone did not cause improvement in potency, these modifications and the removal of the 7-methoxy group led to compounds showing inhibitory activity in the nanomolar range, comparable to the marketed drug fadrozole.