We report the design and synthesis of novel 4-(4-benzoylaminophenoxy)phenol derivatives that bind to the androgen receptor (AR) ligand-binding domain and exhibit potent androgen-antagonistic activity. Compound 22 is one of the most potent of these derivatives, inhibiting the dihydrotestosterone-promoted growth of SC-3 cell line bearing wild-type AR (IC50 0.75 mu M), LNCaP cell line bearing T877A-mutated AR (IC50 0.043 mu M), and 22Rv1 cell line bearing H874Y-mutated AR (IC50 0.22 mu M). Structure activity relationship studies confirmed that the pharmacophore of these novel AR antagonists is distinct from the nitro- or cyano-substituted anilide substructure of other nonsteroidal AR antagonists. This novel pharmacophore is expected to provide a basis for designing new antiprostate cancer agents.
In Silico Molecular Docking, Synthesis of 4-(4-benzoylaminophenoxy) Phenol Derivatives as Androgen Receptor Antagonists
non-steroidal AR antagonists, followed by the molecular docking studies with five AR receptors. Molecular docking studies were carried out using Maestro from Schrödinger. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) properties of the BAPP derivatives were evaluated for the predictive bioavailability/drug-likeness. These studies supported vital information for designing new anti-prostate