Download MendeleyStructure-Based Optimization of Coumestan Derivatives as Polyketide Synthase 13-Thioesterase(Pks13-TE) Inhibitors with Improved hERG Profiles for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Treatment.
Zhang, W., Lun, S., Wang, S.S., Cai, Y.P., Yang, F., Tang, J., Bishai, W.R., Yu, L.F.(2022) J Med Chem 65: 13240-13252
- PubMed: 36174223
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01064
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Pks13 was identified as a key enzyme involved in the final step of mycolic acid biosynthesis. We previously identified antitubercular coumestans that targeted Pks13-TE, and these compounds exhibited high potency both in vitro and in vivo. However, lead compound 8 presented potential safety concerns because it inhibits the hERG potassium channel in electrophysiology patch-clamp assays (IC 50 = 0.52 μM). By comparing the Pks13-TE-compound 8 complex and the ligand-binding pocket of the hERG ion channel, fluoro-substituted and oxazine-containing coumestans were designed and synthesized. Fluoro-substituted compound 23 and oxazine-containing coumestan 32 showed excellent antitubercular activity against both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant Mtb strains (MIC = 0.0039-0.0078 μg/mL) and exhibited limited hERG inhibition (IC 50 ≥ 25 μM). Moreover, 32 exhibited improved metabolic stability relative to parent compound 8 while showing favorable bioavailability in mouse models via serum inhibition titration assays.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China.
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