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M W Sawicki1, N Li, D Ghosh

  • 1Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY 14263, USA.

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|April 30, 1999
PubMed
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This study details the crystal structure of 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),7-tetraen-17-one, revealing a unique molecular conformation. This structural insight may explain its role as an inhibitor for human type 1 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.

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Area of Science:

  • Steroid chemistry
  • Crystallography
  • Enzyme inhibition

Background:

  • Estrone is a key estrogenic steroid.
  • Human type 1 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD17B1) is crucial for estrogen metabolism.
  • Understanding steroid structure-activity relationships is vital for drug development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the crystal structure of 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),7-tetraen-17-one.
  • To elucidate the structural basis for its interaction with HSD17B1.

Main Methods:

  • Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.
  • Crystallization from ethyl acetate.
  • Space group determination (P2(1)2(1)2(1)).

Main Results:

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  • 3-Hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),7-tetraen-17-one (C18H20O2) was crystallized.
  • The molecule exhibits a planar B ring and distinct C and D ring puckering compared to estrone.
  • The C7=C8 double bond is identified as a key structural feature.

Conclusions:

  • The unique structure, particularly the C7=C8 double bond, likely dictates the molecule's inhibitory function against HSD17B1.
  • This finding provides structural insights into HSD17B1 inhibition by novel steroid derivatives.