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ID: ALA1154757

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Nonacidic inhibitors of human microsomal prostaglandin synthase 1 (mPGES 1) identified by a multistep virtual screening protocol.

Authors: Rörsch F, Wobst I, Zettl H, Schubert-Zsilavecz M, Grösch S, Geisslinger G, Schneider G, Proschak E.

Abstract: Microsomal prostaglandin E(2)-synthase (mPGES-1) is a target for future anti-inflammatory drugs. Inhibitors of mPGES-1 mimicking prostaglandin E(2) often interact with cyclooxygenases (COXs) 1 and 2, leading to unwanted side effects. Selective inhibitors of mPGES-1 can be obtained by deliberate abdication of the acidic groups, which are an important feature of COX inhibition. Here, we present a successful virtual screening study that results in a potent nonacidic mPGES-1 inhibitor lacking COX inhibition.

CiteXplore: 20025212

DOI: 10.1021/jm9012505