Synthesis and aldose reductase inhibitory activity of benzoyl-amino acid derivatives

Farmaco. 1998 Jun 30;53(6):439-42. doi: 10.1016/s0014-827x(98)00038-x.

Abstract

A series of N-(4-methoxy, 4-fluoro, 4-trifluoromethyl and 4-nitrobenzoyl)-L-amino acids was synthesized and their inhibitory activity towards bovine lens aldose reductase (ALR2) was tested.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehyde Reductase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Amino Acids / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Lens, Crystalline / enzymology

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Aldehyde Reductase