Cited by 243Synthesis and biological activityInterstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisSynthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds

First in Class, Potent, and Orally Bioavailable NADPH Oxidase Isoform 4 (Nox4) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Laleu, Benoı̂t, Gaggini, Francesca, Orchard, Mike, Fioraso-Cartier, Laetitia, Cagnon, Laurène, Houngninou-Molango, Sophie, Gradia, Angelo, Duboux, Guillaume +4 more·2010·Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Abstract

We describe the design, synthesis, and optimization of first-in-class series of inhibitors of NADPH oxidase isoform 4 (Nox4), an enzyme implicated in several pathologies, in particular idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a life-threatening and orphan disease. Initially, several moderately potent pyrazolopyridine dione derivatives were found during a high-throughput screening campaign. SAR investigation around the pyrazolopyridine dione core led to the discovery of several double-digit nanomolar inhibitors in cell free assays of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, showing high potency on Nox4 and Nox1. The compounds have little affinity for Nox2 isoform and are selective for Nox4/1 isoforms. The specificity of these compounds was confirmed in an extensive in vitro pharmacological profile, as well as in a counterscreening assay for potential ROS scavenging. Concomitant benefits are good oral bioavailability and high plasma concentrations in vivo, allowing further clinical trials for the potential treatment of fibrotic diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

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  • BH4 can be oxidized in vivo by molecular oxygen or ROS to generate dihydrobiopterin (BH2), a pterin unable to support NO synthesis.

    “BH4 can be oxidized in vivo by molecular oxygen or ROS to generate dihydrobiopterin (BH2), a pterin very structurally similar to BH4 but unable to support NO synthesis (544, 753, 933).”
  • GKT136901 and GKT137831 were identified by Laleul and colleagues during a screen for Nox4 inhibitors.

    “GKT136901 and GKT137831 were identified by Laleul and colleagues during a screen for Nox4 inhibitors [405].”

    From Functions of ROS in Macrophages and Antimicrobial Immunity (2021) · cites this paper as [405]

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Authors
Laleu, B., Gaggini, F., Orchard, M., Fioraso-Cartier, L., Cagnon, L., Houngninou-Molango, S., Gradia, A., Duboux, G., Merlot, C., Heitz, F., Szyndralewiez, C., & Page, P.
Affiliations
Genkyotex (Switzerland) (CH)
Corresponding author
Page, Patrick
Venue
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Published
2010-10-13
Volume
53
Issue
21
Pages
7715-7730
ISSN
  • 0022-2623 (ISSN-L)
  • 1520-4804
OpenAlex
W2005662241
Cited by
243
References
50
Citations by year
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FWCI
10.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Organic Chemistry › Synthesis and biological activity
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Organic Chemistry › Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds
Keywords
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, reactive oxygen species, enzyme selectivity, NOX1, NOX2, oral bioavailability, structure-activity relationship, high-throughput screening, fibrotic diseases
MeSH terms
NADPH Oxidase 4, Administration, Oral, Animals, Biological Availability, Cell Line, Chronic Disease, Cricetulus, Cricetinae, Humans, Isoenzymes, Kidney Diseases, Male, Microsomes, Liver, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pyrazoles, Pyridines, Structure-Activity Relationship, Free Radical Scavengers, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Reactive Oxygen Species, NADPH Oxidases, Rats, High-Throughput Screening Assays

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