Structure-activity studies have been performed in an attempt to improve the potency of a novel series of azole-based endothelin-A (ET(A)) selective antagonists. Modifications of the hydrophobic group on the terminal urea produced substantial effects on receptor affinity; in particular, the choice of cyclohexyl- or arylureas led to substantial improvements in activity. Conformational restriction of these groups provides an additional benefit. N-Methylation of the indole moiety which is part of the heterocyclic dipeptide surrogate also improves potency. The effects of these two modifications appear to be synergistic, with the best of the resultant doubly modified analogs (e.g. 14q, 15y, and 15ff) exhibiting an 80-200-fold improvement over the original leads.
Azole Endothelin Antagonists. 1. A Receptor Model Explains an Unusual Structure−Activity Profile
摘要:
The pseudotetrapeptide FR-139317 is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the endothelin-A (ET(A)) receptor; however, its peptidic nature leads to poor oral absorption characteristics which make it an unlikely drug candidate. In an attempt to improve these properties, we have replaced a portion of the amide bond framework of FR-139317 with a heterocyclic surrogate. The resultant analogs are also ET(A)-selective antagonists, but show a structure-activity profile substantially different from that of the peptidic series, particularly with regard to the requirements for the side chain group that has been incorporated into the heterocycle. The nature of the heterocycle itself also has profound effects on the activity of the compounds. Both of these surprising results can be rationalized through examination of a 3D model of ET ligand-receptor binding that has previously been developed in our laboratories.
(EN) A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as processes for and intermediates in the preparation thereof, and methods and compositions of antagonizing endothelin.(FR) Composé représenté par la formule (I), ou un de ses sels pharmaceutiquement acceptable, ainsi que procédés et intermédiaires servant à leur préparation, procédés et compositions antagonistes de l'endothéline.
作者:Thomas W. von Geldern、Jeffrey A. Kester、Radhika Bal、Jinshyun R. Wu-Wong、William Chiou、Douglas B. Dixon、Terry J. Opgenorth
DOI:10.1021/jm950592+
日期:1996.1.1
Structure-activity studies have been performed in an attempt to improve the potency of a novel series of azole-based endothelin-A (ET(A)) selective antagonists. Modifications of the hydrophobic group on the terminal urea produced substantial effects on receptor affinity; in particular, the choice of cyclohexyl- or arylureas led to substantial improvements in activity. Conformational restriction of these groups provides an additional benefit. N-Methylation of the indole moiety which is part of the heterocyclic dipeptide surrogate also improves potency. The effects of these two modifications appear to be synergistic, with the best of the resultant doubly modified analogs (e.g. 14q, 15y, and 15ff) exhibiting an 80-200-fold improvement over the original leads.
Azole Endothelin Antagonists. 1. A Receptor Model Explains an Unusual Structure−Activity Profile
作者:Thomas W. von Geldern、Charles Hutchins、Jeffrey A. Kester、Jinshyun R. Wu-Wong、William Chiou、Douglas B. Dixon、Terry J. Opgenorth
DOI:10.1021/jm950591h
日期:1996.1.1
The pseudotetrapeptide FR-139317 is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the endothelin-A (ET(A)) receptor; however, its peptidic nature leads to poor oral absorption characteristics which make it an unlikely drug candidate. In an attempt to improve these properties, we have replaced a portion of the amide bond framework of FR-139317 with a heterocyclic surrogate. The resultant analogs are also ET(A)-selective antagonists, but show a structure-activity profile substantially different from that of the peptidic series, particularly with regard to the requirements for the side chain group that has been incorporated into the heterocycle. The nature of the heterocycle itself also has profound effects on the activity of the compounds. Both of these surprising results can be rationalized through examination of a 3D model of ET ligand-receptor binding that has previously been developed in our laboratories.