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A Marinier1, A Martel, J Banville
1Department of Chemistry, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Candiac, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
|November 5, 1997
Summary
Sulfatides, a type of sulfated glycolipid, inhibit selectin-dependent inflammation. Modifications to the sulfate group position and lipophilic substituents significantly enhanced their potency against selectin receptors.
Area of Science:
- Glycobiology
- Immunology
- Medicinal Chemistry
Background:
- Sulfatides and sulfated glycolipids bind strongly to selectin receptors.
- In vivo studies show native sulfatides inhibit selectin-dependent inflammatory responses.
- Nonsulfated analogs lack inhibitory activity, highlighting the sulfate group's importance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the structure-activity relationship of sulfatides for selectin binding.
- To evaluate the impact of sulfate group position and lipophilic modifications on inhibitory activity.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis and evaluation of sulfatide position isomers.
- Assessment of disulfated analogs.
- Introduction of lipophilic substituents onto the carbohydrate ring.
Main Results:
- Selective binding was observed for sulfate groups at positions 2 and 3 of the carbohydrate ring.
- Disulfated analogs demonstrated enhanced inhibitory activity.
- Lipophilic substituents were tolerated, leading to compounds with a 6-fold increase in potency.
Conclusions:
- The position of the sulfate group is critical for selectin binding selectivity.
- Disulfation and lipophilic modifications can significantly enhance the potency of sulfatide analogs.
- These findings offer a basis for developing novel therapeutics targeting selectin-mediated inflammation.