Discovery of a novel series of Notch-sparing gamma-secretase inhibitors

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Jul 15;18(14):4232-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.05.064. Epub 2008 May 20.

Abstract

Using a cell-based assay, we have identified a new series of Notch-sparing gamma-secretase inhibitors from HTS screening leads 2a and 2e. Lead optimization studies led to the discovery of analog 8e with improved gamma-secretase inhibitory potency and Notch-sparing selectivity.

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy
  • Amyloid / chemistry
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / chemistry
  • Carbon / chemistry
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Drug Design
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Chemical
  • Receptors, Notch / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Receptors, Notch / metabolism*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Amyloid
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Receptors, Notch
  • Carbon
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases