A Selective Matrix Metalloprotease 12 Inhibitor for Potential Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Discovery of (<i>S</i>)-2-(8-(Methoxycarbonylamino)dibenzo[<i>b</i>,<i>d</i>]furan-3-sulfonamido)-3-methylbutanoic acid (MMP408)
作者:Wei Li、Jianchang Li、Yuchuan Wu、Junjun Wu、Rajeev Hotchandani、Kristina Cunningham、Iain McFadyen、Joel Bard、Paul Morgan、Franklin Schlerman、Xin Xu、Steve Tam、Samuel J. Goldman、Cara Williams、Joseph Sypek、Tarek S. Mansour
DOI:10.1021/jm900093d
日期:2009.4.9
Matrix metalloprotease 12 plays a significant role in airway inflammation and remodeling. Increased expression and production of MMP-12 have-been found in the lung of human COPD patients. MMP408 (14), a potent and selective MMP-12 inhibitor, was derived from a potent matrix metalloprotease 2 and 13 inhibitor via lead optimization and has good physical properties and bioavailability. The compound blocks rhMMP-12-induced lung inflammation in a mouse model and was advanced for further development for the treatment of COPD.