Maximizing lipophilic efficiency: the use of Free-Wilson analysis in the design of inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase.
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ID: ALA1955747
Journal: J Med Chem
Title: Maximizing lipophilic efficiency: the use of Free-Wilson analysis in the design of inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase.
Authors: Freeman-Cook KD, Amor P, Bader S, Buzon LM, Coffey SB, Corbett JW, Dirico KJ, Doran SD, Elliott RL, Esler W, Guzman-Perez A, Henegar KE, Houser JA, Jones CS, Limberakis C, Loomis K, McPherson K, Murdande S, Nelson KL, Phillion D, Pierce BS, Song W, Sugarman E, Tapley S, Tu M, Zhao Z.
Abstract: This paper describes the design and synthesis of a novel series of dual inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 and 2 (ACC1 and ACC2). Key findings include the discovery of an initial lead that was modestly potent and subsequent medicinal chemistry optimization with a focus on lipophilic efficiency (LipE) to balance overall druglike properties. Free-Wilson methodology provided a clear breakdown of the contributions of specific structural elements to the overall LipE, a rationale for prioritization of virtual compounds for synthesis, and a highly successful prediction of the LipE of the resulting analogues. Further preclinical assays, including in vivo malonyl-CoA reduction in both rat liver (ACC1) and rat muscle (ACC2), identified an advanced analogue that progressed to regulatory toxicity studies.
CiteXplore: 22148323
DOI: 10.1021/jm201503u
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