Exploiting Conformational Dynamics in Drug Discovery: Design of C-Terminal Inhibitors of Hsp90 with Improved Activities
摘要:
The interaction that occurs between molecules is a dynamic process that impacts both structural and conformational properties of the ligand and the ligand binding site. Herein, we investigate the dynamic cross-talk between a protein and the ligand as a source for new opportunities in ligand design. Analysis of the formation/disappearance of protein pockets produced in response to a first-generation inhibitor assisted in the identification of functional groups that could be introduced onto scaffolds to facilitate optimal binding, which allowed for increased binding with previously uncharacterized regions. MD simulations were used to elucidate primary changes that occur in the Hsp90 C-terminal binding pocket in the presence of first-generation ligands. This data was then used to design ligands that adapt to these receptor conformations, which provides access to an energy landscape that is not visible in a static model. The newly synthesized compounds demonstrated antiproliferative activity at similar to 150 nM concentration. The method identified herein may be used to design chemical probes that provide additional information on structural variations of Hsp90 C-terminal binding site.
Exploiting Conformational Dynamics in Drug Discovery: Design of C-Terminal Inhibitors of Hsp90 with Improved Activities
摘要:
The interaction that occurs between molecules is a dynamic process that impacts both structural and conformational properties of the ligand and the ligand binding site. Herein, we investigate the dynamic cross-talk between a protein and the ligand as a source for new opportunities in ligand design. Analysis of the formation/disappearance of protein pockets produced in response to a first-generation inhibitor assisted in the identification of functional groups that could be introduced onto scaffolds to facilitate optimal binding, which allowed for increased binding with previously uncharacterized regions. MD simulations were used to elucidate primary changes that occur in the Hsp90 C-terminal binding pocket in the presence of first-generation ligands. This data was then used to design ligands that adapt to these receptor conformations, which provides access to an energy landscape that is not visible in a static model. The newly synthesized compounds demonstrated antiproliferative activity at similar to 150 nM concentration. The method identified herein may be used to design chemical probes that provide additional information on structural variations of Hsp90 C-terminal binding site.
[EN] ARYL-1,3-AZOLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING HEPARNASE ACTIVITY<br/>[FR] DERIVES D'ARYL-1,3-AZOLE ET PROCEDES PERMETTANT D'INHIBER L'ACTIVITE DE L'HEPARANASE
申请人:IMCLONE SYSTEMS INC
公开号:WO2005030206A1
公开(公告)日:2005-04-07
The present invention encompasses heparanase inhibitors, particularly to certain 2-substituted heteroaryl-fused and aryl-fused carbazole derivatives that inhibit heparanase, pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds, methods for making the compounds, and methods of treating heparanase-dependent diseases and conditions in mammals by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the compounds to the mammals.