The synthesis of novel matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors employing the Ireland-Claisen rearrangement

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 1998 Jun 2;8(11):1359-64. doi: 10.1016/s0960-894x(98)00218-2.

Abstract

Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors of general formula (1) were synthesised by a route involving an Ireland-Claisen rearrangement which enables systematic modification of the substituent alpha to the hydroxamic acid. An analogue (12c) possessing an alpha-cyclopentyl group is a potent broad spectrum inhibitor that displays high and sustained blood levels following oral dosing in both the rat and marmoset ex-vivo bioassays. This compound and analogues are also potent inhibitors of TNF alpha release.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Biological Availability
  • Callithrix
  • Depression, Chemical
  • Hydroxamic Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydroxamic Acids / pharmacokinetics
  • Hydroxamic Acids / pharmacology
  • Lipopolysaccharides / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Lipopolysaccharides / pharmacology
  • Metalloendopeptidases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Protease Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacokinetics
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Rats
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Hydroxamic Acids
  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • Protease Inhibitors
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Metalloendopeptidases