Abstract
In a successful example of lead optimization by computer modeling prediction, computational technology was used to optimize a lead inhibitor (TL-3) of the SARS-CoV 3CL protease. A novel C2-symmetric diol (1) was then designed and synthesized, and displayed higher affinity than the original lead compound by one order of magnitude in its inhibition constant (0.6→0.073 μM). We believe that this approach has provided a platform for further lead optimization. (Chemical Equation Presented).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1654-1657 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | ChemBioChem |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 24 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Computer modeling
- Inhibitors
- Medicinal chemistry
- Proteases
- Structure-based design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry