Structure-based redesign of an edema toxin inhibitor
摘要:
Edema factor (EF) toxin of Bacillus anthracis (NIAID category A), and several other toxins from NIAID category B Biodefense target bacteria are adenylyl cyclases or adenylyl cyclase agonists that catalyze the conversion of ATP to 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). We previously identified compound 1 (3-[(9-oxo-9H-fluorene-1-carbonyl)-amino]-benzoic acid), that inhibits EF activity in cultured mammalian cells, and reduces diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) at an oral dosage of 15 mu g/mouse. Here, molecular docking was used to predict improvements in potency and solubility of new derivatives of compound 1 in inhibiting edema toxin (ET)-catalyzed stimulation of cyclic AMP production in murine monocyte-macrophage cells (RAW 264.7). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis of the bioassay results for 22 compounds indicated positions important for activity. Several derivatives demonstrated superior pharmacological properties compared to our initial lead compound, and are promising candidates to treat anthrax infections and diarrheal diseases induced by toxin-producing bacteria. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Discovery of N-aryl-9-oxo-9H-fluorene-1-carboxamides as a new series of apoptosis inducers using a cell- and caspase-based high-throughput screening assay. 1. Structure–activity relationships of the carboxamide group
cancer, HCT116 human colon cancer, and SNU398 hepatocellular carcinoma cancer cells. It arrested HCT116 cells in G2/M followed by apoptosis as assayed by the flow cytometry. Structure–activityrelationship (SAR) studies of the carboxamide group identified the lead compound N-(2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)phenyl)-9-oxo-9H-fluorene-1-carboxamide (6s). Compound 6s, with increased aqueous solubility, was found to retain
Methods and Compositions to Inhibit Edema Factor and Adenylyl Cyclase
申请人:Schein Catherine H.
公开号:US20090093519A1
公开(公告)日:2009-04-09
Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.
Substituted N-Aryl-9-Oxo-9H-Fluorene-1-Carboxamides and Analogs as Activators of Caspases and Inducers of Apoptosis
申请人:Kemnitzer E. William
公开号:US20080096848A1
公开(公告)日:2008-04-24
The present invention is directed to substituted N-aryl-9-oxo-9H-fluorene-1-carboxamides and analogs thereof, represented by the general Formula I: (I) wherein R
1
-R
8
, X and Ar are defined herein. The present invention also relates to the discovery that compounds having Formula I are activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. Therefore, the activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis of this invention can be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO INHIBIT EDEMA FACTOR AND ADENYLYL CYCLASE
申请人:Schein Catherine H.
公开号:US20120010233A1
公开(公告)日:2012-01-12
Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.
Novel 2'-c-methyl and 4'c-methyl nucleoside derivatives
申请人:Erion Mark D.
公开号:US20090118223A1
公开(公告)日:2009-05-07
Novel 2′-C-methyl nucleoside 5′-monophosphate and 4′-C-methyl nucleoside 5′-monophosphate derivatives, stereoisomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, their preparation, and their uses for the treatment of hepatitis C viral infection are described.