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A structure-activity relationship study of ABCC2 inhibitors
Gloria Wissel1, Feng Deng1, Pavel Kudryavtsev1
1Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
New compounds were tested for interaction with multidrug resistance associated protein 2 (MRP2/ABCC2). Structural features like aromaticity, lipophilicity, and halogen substitutions significantly influence MRP2/ABCC2 inhibitory activity.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
Background:
- Multidrug resistance associated protein 2 (MRP2/ABCC2) is a key membrane transporter influencing drug metabolism and disposition.
- Previous studies established a structure-activity relationship (SAR) for a subset of compounds interacting with ABCC2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To expand the investigation of compounds interacting with ABCC2.
- To identify structural features that enhance inhibitory activity against ABCC2.
Main Methods:
- A library of 114 new compounds, including novel scaffolds, was synthesized and tested.
- Inhibition of ABCC2 was assessed using a vesicular transport assay measuring effects on 5(6)-carboxy-2',7'-dichlorofluorescein transport.
Main Results:
- Anionic charge is not essential for ABCC2 inhibition but can increase activity within analogue series.
- Halogen substitutions were found to frequently enhance inhibitory activity.
- Aromaticity and lipophilicity are confirmed as critical structural features for ABCC2 inhibitory activity.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully expanded the understanding of ABCC2 inhibitors.
- Structural modifications, particularly halogenation, aromaticity, and lipophilicity, are crucial for optimizing ABCC2 inhibitory potency.
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