摘要:
In this study, a library of in-house small molecule was screened using a HCV cell-based assay and a compound (1) containing an N-protected indole scaffold (NINS) was identified as a novel anti-HCV inhibitor. Through structure activity relationship (SAR) study, it was observed that the racemic inhibitor (10m) displayed good anti-HCV activity (EC50 = 1.02 +/- 0.10 mu M) with the excellent selectivity index (SI = 45.56). Interestingly, R-enantiomer ((R)-10m) showed better anti-HCV activity and lower cytotoxicity than S-enantiomer ((S)-10m). (R)-10m gave the best anti-HCV potency (EC50 = 0.72 +/- 0.09 mu M) with the highest selectivity index (SI > 69.44). In addition, the mechanism of action study of NINS derivatives demonstrated that NINS derivatives interfere with the early step (viral entry) of the HCV life cycle. (C) 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.