Design, synthesis, and evaluation of multitarget-directed resveratrol derivatives for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

J Med Chem. 2013 Jul 25;56(14):5843-59. doi: 10.1021/jm400567s. Epub 2013 Jul 8.

Abstract

A series of multitarget-directed resveratrol derivatives was designed and synthesized for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In vitro studies indicated that most of the target compounds exhibit significant inhibition of self-induced β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregation and Cu(II)-induced Aβ1-42 aggregation and acted as potential antioxidants and biometal chelators. In particular, compounds 5d and 10d are potential lead compounds for AD therapy (5d, IC50 = 7.56 μM and 10d, IC50 = 6.51 μM for self-induced Aβ aggregation; the oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay using fluorescein (ORAC-FL) values are 4.72 and 4.70, respectively). Moreover, these compounds are capable of disassembling the highly structured Aβ fibrils generated by self- and Cu(II)-induced Aβ aggregation. Furthermore, 5d crossed the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in vitro and did not exhibit any acute toxicity in mice at doses of up to 2000 mg/kg. Taken together, the data indicate that 5d is a very promising lead compound for AD.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / chemistry
  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / chemical synthesis*
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Blood-Brain Barrier
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Clioquinol / analogs & derivatives
  • Drug Design
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Peptide Fragments / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Peptide Fragments / chemistry
  • Resveratrol
  • Stilbenes / chemistry*
  • Stilbenes / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Antioxidants
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Peptide Fragments
  • Stilbenes
  • amyloid beta-protein (1-42)
  • Clioquinol
  • Resveratrol

Associated data

  • PDB/1IYT
  • PDB/2CMF
  • PDB/2V61