Small molecule disruptors of the glucokinase-glucokinase regulatory protein interaction: 4. Exploration of a novel binding pocket.

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ID: ALA3352455

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Small molecule disruptors of the glucokinase-glucokinase regulatory protein interaction: 4. Exploration of a novel binding pocket.

Authors: Hong FT, Norman MH, Ashton KS, Bartberger MD, Chen J, Chmait S, Cupples R, Fotsch C, Jordan SR, Lloyd DJ, Sivits G, Tadesse S, Hale C, St Jean DJ.

Abstract: Structure-activity relationship investigations conducted at the 5-position of the N-pyridine ring of a series of N-arylsulfonyl-N'-2-pyridinyl-piperazines led to the identification of a novel bis-pyridinyl piperazine sulfonamide (51) that was a potent disruptor of the glucokinase-glucokinase regulatory protein (GK-GKRP) interaction. Analysis of the X-ray cocrystal of compound 51 bound to hGKRP revealed that the 3-pyridine ring moiety occupied a previously unexplored binding pocket within the protein. Key features of this new binding mode included forming favorable contacts with the top face of the Ala27-Val28-Pro29 ("shelf region") as well as an edge-to-face interaction with the Tyr24 side chain. Compound 51 was potent in both biochemical and cellular assays (IC50=0.005 μM and EC50=0.205 μM, respectively) and exhibited acceptable pharmacokinetic properties for in vivo evaluation. When administered to db/db mice (100 mg/kg, po), compound 51 demonstrated a robust pharmacodynamic effect and significantly reduced blood glucose levels up to 6 h postdose.

CiteXplore: 25001129

DOI: 10.1021/jm5001979

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