Improved C5-Amide Bioisosteres for Human Neuraminidase 1 Inhibitors Based on 2-Deoxy-2,3-Didehydro-N-Acetyl
Mostafa Radwan1, Elisa G Carvajal1, Christopher W Cairo1
1Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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Neuraminidase enzymes (NEU) play a crucial role in many physiological and pathological conditions. Humans have four isoenzymes of NEU, and their specific roles continue to be investigated. Isoenzyme-selective inhibitors are needed as research tools and may lead to future therapeutics. A series of new candidate inhibitors are tested by replacing the C5-amide of 2-deoxy-2,3-dididehydro-N-acetyl neuraminic acid with amide bioisosteres. Design of candidate inhibitors is accomplished using substituents that are components of previously identified NEU inhibitors combined with alternative amide bioisosteres. Compounds are tested for inhibition of the four human NEU, and inhibitory activities are compared to reference amide compounds. 1,4-Disubstituted-1,2,3-triazole is the best bioisostere observed for inhibitors of NEU1. Inhibitor 542 shows high potency for NEU1 (Ki = 0.4 ± 0.1 μM) and give significant improvement in selectivity compared to the reference amide compound 502. Additionally, compound 542 has improved lipophilic characteristics, which could provide improved pharmacokinetic properties. Screening of these inhibitors also identify a selective NEU2 inhibitor 543 (Ki = 2.6 ± 0.6 μM), illustrating that amide bioisostere replacement can identify improved inhibitors for multiple NEU isoenzymes.
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