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ID: ALA4049444

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Topical Intestinal Aminoimidazole Agonists of G-Protein-Coupled Bile Acid Receptor 1 Promote Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Secretion and Improve Glucose Tolerance.

Authors: Lasalle M, Hoguet V, Hennuyer N, Leroux F, Piveteau C, Belloy L, Lestavel S, Vallez E, Dorchies E, Duplan I, Sevin E, Culot M, Gosselet F, Boulahjar R, Herledan A, Staels B, Deprez B, Tailleux A, Charton J.

Abstract: The role of the G-protein-coupled bile acid receptor TGR5 in various organs, tissues, and cell types, specifically in intestinal endocrine L-cells and brown adipose tissue, has made it a promising therapeutical target in several diseases, especially type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. However, recent studies have shown deleterious on-target effects of systemic TGR5 agonists. To avoid these systemic effects while stimulating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secreting enteroendocrine L-cells, we have designed TGR5 agonists with low intestinal permeability. In this article, we describe their synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation. Among them, compound 24 is a potent GLP-1 secretagogue, has low effect on gallbladder volume, and improves glucose homeostasis in a preclinical murine model of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance, making the proof of concept of the potential of topical intestinal TGR5 agonists as therapeutic agents in type-2 diabetes.

CiteXplore: 28414465

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.6b01873