Design and synthesis of boron-containing PDE4 inhibitors using soft-drug strategy for potential dermatologic anti-inflammatory application.

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ID: ALA1156280

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Title: Design and synthesis of boron-containing PDE4 inhibitors using soft-drug strategy for potential dermatologic anti-inflammatory application.

Authors: Zhang YK, Plattner JJ, Akama T, Baker SJ, Hernandez VS, Sanders V, Freund Y, Kimura R, Bu W, Hold KM, Lu XS.

Abstract: PDE4 inhibitors are a validated approach as anti-inflammatory agents but are limited by systemic side effects including emesis. We report a soft-drug strategy incorporating a carboxylic ester group into boron-containing PDE4 inhibitors leading to the discovery of a series of benzoxaborole compounds with good potency (for example IC(50)=47 nM of compound 2) and low emetic activity. These compounds are intended for dermatological use further limiting possible systemic side effects.

CiteXplore: 20188549

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2010.02.010

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