Synthesis and MMP-Inhibitory Activity of Gelastatin Analogues
摘要:
Gelastatin A and B, isolated from culture broth of Westerdykella mititispora F 50733, have been reported to exhibit MMP-inhibitory activities at a sub-micromolar level. In an effort to exploit this lead, we synthesized gelastatin analogues in which the conjugated triene unit of natural gelastatins was replaced by the benzylidene group. The (Z)-isomeric synthetic benzylidene-gelastatin exhibited MMP-inhibitory activities comparable to those reported for the natural products. Therefore, this compound appears to be a viable lead in searching for therapeutically useful MMP inhibitors.
Synthesis of arylidene-substituted gelastatin analogues and their screening for MMP-2 inhibitory activity
摘要:
A series of arylidene-substituted gelastatin analogues were synthesized in a divergent manner. Each analogue was obtained as a mixture of isomers. Calculation methods were devised to deduce the MMP-2 inhibitory activity of each isomer from the activity of an isomeric mixture and its composition. This protocol is suitable for rapidly generating a variety of arylidene-substituted gelastatin analogues and screening them for highly active inhibitors. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.