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Thia- and Seleno-Michael Reactions for the Synthesis of Carbonic Anhydrases Inhibitors
Andrea Angeli1, Alessio Occhini2, Gioele Renzi1
1NEUROFARBA Deptartment, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy.
Chemmedchem
|July 20, 2024
Summary
New sulfur and selenium compounds were synthesized and tested as inhibitors for Carbonic Anhydrases (enzymes). X-ray studies revealed the inhibition mechanism, offering insights into drug design.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Carbonic Anhydrases (CAs) are crucial enzymes involved in various physiological processes.
- Developing novel CA inhibitors is important for treating diseases like glaucoma and epilepsy.
- Sulfur and selenium containing organic molecules offer unique chemical properties for drug development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize novel chalcogen-containing amides and esters with a benzenesulfonamide group.
- To investigate the in vitro inhibitory activity of these compounds against Carbonic Anhydrases.
- To elucidate the mechanism of inhibition using X-ray crystallography.
Main Methods:
- Nucleophilic conjugate addition of thiols and selenols to electron-deficient alkenes.
- In vitro enzyme inhibition assays for Carbonic Anhydrases.
- X-ray diffraction studies to determine the binding mode and inhibition mechanism.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of novel chalcogen-containing benzenesulfonamide derivatives.
- Demonstrated in vitro inhibitory activity of the synthesized compounds against Carbonic Anhydrases.
- Elucidation of the binding interactions and inhibition mechanism through X-ray crystallography.
Conclusions:
- The synthesized chalcogen-containing amides and esters are potent inhibitors of Carbonic Anhydrases.
- The study provides valuable structural insights into the inhibition mechanism.
- These findings contribute to the design of new therapeutic agents targeting Carbonic Anhydrases.
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