Discovery of benzimidazole derivatives as modulators of mitochondrial function: A potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease
作者:TaeHun Kim、Ha Yun Yang、Beoung Gun Park、Seo Yun Jung、Jong-Hyun Park、Ki Duk Park、Sun-Joon Min、Jinsung Tae、Hyejin Yang、Suengmok Cho、Sung Jin Cho、Hyundong Song、Inhee Mook-Jung、Jiyoun Lee、Ae Nim Pae
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.11.017
日期:2017.1
In this study, we designed a library of compounds based on the structures of well-known ligands of the 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO), one of the putative components of the mPTP. We performed diverse mitochondrial functional assays to assess their ability to restore cells from A beta-induced toxicity in vitro and in vivo. Among tested compounds, compound 25 effectively improved cognitive function in animal models of AD. Given the excellent in vitro and in vivo activity and a favorable pharmacokinetic profile of compound 25, we believe that it can serve as a promising lead compound for a potential treatment option for AD. (C) 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.