Triazoles as γ-secretase modulators

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2011 Jul 1;21(13):4083-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.04.089. Epub 2011 May 4.

Abstract

Synthesis, SAR, and evaluation of aryl triazoles as novel gamma secretase modulators (GSMs) are presented in this communication. Starting from the literature and in-house leads, we evaluated a range of five-membered heterocycles as replacements for olefins commonly found in non-acid GSMs. 1,2,3-C-aryl-triazoles were identified as suitable replacements which exhibited good modulation of γ-secretase activity, excellent pharmacokinetics and good central lowering of Aβ42 in Sprague-Dawley rats.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / metabolism*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Enzyme Activation / drug effects
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Molecular Structure
  • Protein Binding
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Triazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Triazoles / metabolism
  • Triazoles / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Triazoles
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases