Exploring the chemical space of ureidothiophene-2-carboxylic acids as inhibitors of the quorum sensing enzyme PqsD from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
摘要:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa employs a quorum sensing (QS) communication system that makes use of small diffusible molecules. Among other effects, the QS system coordinates the formation of biofilm which decisively contributes to difficulties in the therapy of Pseudomonas infections. The present work deals with the structure-activity exploration of ureidothiophene-2-carboxylic acids as inhibitors of PqsD, a key enzyme in the biosynthetic pathway of signal molecules in the Pseudomonas QS system. We describe an improvement of the inhibitory activity by successfully combining features from two different PqsD inhibitor classes. Furthermore the functional groups, which are responsible for the inhibitory potency, were identified. Moreover, the inability of the new inhibitors, to prevent signal molecule formation in whole cell assays, is discussed. (C) 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Combining in Silico and Biophysical Methods for the Development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quorum Sensing Inhibitors: An Alternative Approach for Structure-Based Drug Design
摘要:
The present work deals with the optimization of an inhibitor of PqsD, an enzyme essential for Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing apparatus. Molecular docking studies, supported by biophysical methods (surface plasmon resonance, isothermal titration calorimetry, saturation transfer difference NMR), were used to illuminate the binding mode of the 5-aryl-ureidothiophene-2-carboxylic acids. Enabled to make profound predictions, structure-based optimization led to increased inhibitory potency. Finally a covalent inhibitor was obtained. Binding to the active site was confirmed by LC-ESI-MS and MALDI-TOF-MS experiments. Following this rational approach, potent PqsD inhibitors were efficiently developed within a short period of time. This example shows that a combination and careful application of in silico and biophysical methods represents a powerful complement to cocrystallography.
Synthesis and combinatorial approach of the reactivity of 6- and 7-arylthieno[3,2-d][1,3]oxazine-2,4-diones
作者:François-Xavier Le Foulon、Emmanuelle Braud、Frédéric Fabis、Jean-Charles Lancelot、Sylvain Rault
DOI:10.1016/j.tet.2003.10.028
日期:2003.12
This paper describes a general procedure for the synthesis of new substituted thiaisatoic anhydrides or 6- or 7-aryl-1H-thiéno[3,2-d][1,3]oxazine-2,4-diones 3a–j and 4a–f. They were synthesized in large scale under microwave heating conditions with high yields. The reactivity vs nucleophilic reagents of these compounds was studied and permitted to develop a simple combinatorial procedure to synthesize
Novel small molecule inhibitors targeting the “switch region” of bacterial RNAP: Structure-based optimization of a virtual screening hit
作者:J. Henning Sahner、Matthias Groh、Matthias Negri、Jörg Haupenthal、Rolf W. Hartmann
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmech.2013.04.060
日期:2013.7
Rising resistance against current antibiotics necessitates the development of antibacterial agents with alternative targets. The "switch region" of RNA polymerase (RNAP), addressed by the myxopyronins, could be such a novel target site. Based on a hit candidate discovered by virtual screening, a small library of 5-phenyl-3-ureidothiophene-2-carboxylic acids was synthesized resulting in compounds with increased RNAP inhibition. Hansch analysis revealed pi (lipophilicity constant) and sigma (Hammet substituent constant) of the substituents at the 5-phenyl moiety to be crucial for activity. The binding mode was proven by the targeted introduction of a moiety mimicking the enecarbamate side chain of myxopyronin into the hit compound, accompanied by enhanced RNAP inhibitory potency. The new compounds displayed good antibacterial activities against Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative Escherichia coli TolC and a reduced resistance frequency compared to the established antibiotic rifampicin. (C) 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.