Discovery of benzimidazole derivatives as modulators of mitochondrial function: A potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease
摘要:
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.
BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION MODULATORS
申请人:KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
公开号:US20140114067A1
公开(公告)日:2014-04-24
Provided are a benzimidazole derivative modulating mitochondrial functions and having pharmaceutical activity as a neuro-protective agent, and a pharmaceutical composition including the compound as an active ingredient.
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.