Abstract
Oleanolic acid and its synthetic derivatives have been identified as novel inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase. Within this series of compounds, 4 (IC50 = 3.3 microM) is the most potent GPa inhibitor. Preliminary structure-activity relationships of the oleanolic acid derivatives are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Cyclization
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Enzyme Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
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Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
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Enzyme Inhibitors / metabolism*
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Glycogen Phosphorylase / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Glycogen Phosphorylase / metabolism*
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Hyperglycemia / blood
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Mice
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Molecular Structure
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Muscles / drug effects
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Muscles / enzymology
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Oleanolic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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Oleanolic Acid / chemistry
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Rabbits
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Structure-Activity Relationship
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Triterpenes / chemical synthesis
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Triterpenes / chemistry*
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Triterpenes / pharmacology*
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Triterpenes
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Oleanolic Acid
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Glycogen Phosphorylase