Abstract
The synthesis and biological activity of a series of aldehyde inhibitors of cathepsin K are reported. Exploration of the properties of the S(1) subsite with a series of alpha-amino aldehyde derivatives substituted at the P(1) position afforded compounds with cathepsin K IC(50)s between 52 microM and 15 nM.
MeSH terms
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Aldehydes / chemistry*
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Aldehydes / pharmacology
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Binding Sites / drug effects
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Binding Sites / physiology
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Cathepsin K
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Cathepsins / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Cathepsins / metabolism
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Protease Inhibitors / chemistry*
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Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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Aldehydes
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Protease Inhibitors
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Cathepsins
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Cathepsin K