Optimizing Small Molecule Inhibitors of Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase 1 to Prevent Infection by Toxoplasma gondii
摘要:
Toxoplasma gondii is sensitive to bulky pyrazolo [3,4-d] pyrimidine (PP) inhibitors due to the presence of a Gly gatekeeper in the essential calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CDPK1). Here we synthesized a number of new derivatives of 3-methyl-benzyl-PP (3-MB-PP, or 1). The potency of PP analogues in inhibiting CDPK1 enzyme activity in vitro (low nM IC50 values) and blocking parasite growth in host cell monolayers in vivo (low mu M EC50 values) were highly correlated and occurred in a CDPK1-specific manner. Chemical modification of the PP scaffold to increase half-life in the presence of microsomes in vitro led to identification of compounds with enhanced stability while retaining activity. Several of these more potent compounds were able to prevent lethal infection with T. gondii in the mouse model. Collectively, the strategies outlined here provide a route for development of more effective compounds for treatment of toxoplasmosis and perhaps related parasitic diseases.
[EN] COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING TOXOPLASMOSIS. CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS AND OTHER APICOMPLEXAN PROTOZOAN RELATED DISEASES<br/>[FR] COMPOSITIONS ET PROCÉDÉS POUR TRAITER LA TOXOPLASMOSE, LA CRYPTOSPORIDIOSE ET D'AUTRES MALADIES ASSOCIÉES AUX PROTOZOAIRES APICOMPLEXA
申请人:UNIV WASHINGTON
公开号:WO2011094628A1
公开(公告)日:2011-08-04
Compositions and methods for the treatment of toxoplasmosis-, caused by the infectious eukaryotic parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T, gondii) and for the treatment of ciyptosporidiosis, caused by the infectious eukaryotic parasites Cryptosporidium parvum (C parvuai) and Cnγtosporidium homimus (C. hominus) are described. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting either T. gondii calcium dependent protein kinases (TgCDPKs) or C. parvum and C. hominus calcium dependent protein kinases (CpDPKS) using pyrazolopyriinidine and/or imidazo[l,5-a]pyraziαe inhibitors, of the formula.(I), wherein the variables X. Y, Z, L. R1. and R3 are defined herein.
Optimizing Small Molecule Inhibitors of Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase 1 to Prevent Infection by Toxoplasma gondii
作者:Sebastian Lourido、Chao Zhang、Michael S. Lopez、Keliang Tang、Jennifer Barks、Qiuling Wang、Scott A. Wildman、Kevan M. Shokat、L. David Sibley
DOI:10.1021/jm4001314
日期:2013.4.11
Toxoplasma gondii is sensitive to bulky pyrazolo [3,4-d] pyrimidine (PP) inhibitors due to the presence of a Gly gatekeeper in the essential calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CDPK1). Here we synthesized a number of new derivatives of 3-methyl-benzyl-PP (3-MB-PP, or 1). The potency of PP analogues in inhibiting CDPK1 enzyme activity in vitro (low nM IC50 values) and blocking parasite growth in host cell monolayers in vivo (low mu M EC50 values) were highly correlated and occurred in a CDPK1-specific manner. Chemical modification of the PP scaffold to increase half-life in the presence of microsomes in vitro led to identification of compounds with enhanced stability while retaining activity. Several of these more potent compounds were able to prevent lethal infection with T. gondii in the mouse model. Collectively, the strategies outlined here provide a route for development of more effective compounds for treatment of toxoplasmosis and perhaps related parasitic diseases.
1,3‐Disubstituted‐4‐Aminopyrazolo [3, 4‐d] Pyrimidines, a New Class of Potent Inhibitors for Phospholipase
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Phospholipase D enzymes cleave lipid substrates to produce phosphatidic acid, an important precursor for many essential cellular molecules. Phospholipase D is a target to modulate cancer‐cell invasiveness. This study reports synthesis of a new class of phospholipase D inhibitors based on 1,3‐disubstituted‐4‐amino‐pyrazolopyrimidine core structure. These molecules were synthesized and used to perform initial