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ID: ALA5233276

Journal: Eur J Med Chem

Title: Cathepsin C inhibitors as anti-inflammatory drug discovery: Challenges and opportunities.

Authors: Shen XB, Chen X, Zhang ZY, Wu FF, Liu XH.

Abstract: Cathepsin C, an important lysosomal cysteine protease, mediates the maturation process of neutrophil serine proteases, and participates in the inflammation and immune regulation process associated with polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Therefore, cathepsin C is considered to be an attractive target for treating inflammatory diseases. With INS1007 (trade name: brensocatib) being granted a breakthrough drug designation by FDA for the treatment of Adult Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and Coronavirus Disease 2019, the development of cathepsin C inhibitor will attract attentions from medicinal chemists in the future soon. Here, we summarized the research results of cathepsin C as a therapeutic target, focusing on the development of cathepsin C inhibitor, and provided guidance and reference opinions for the upcoming development boom of cathepsin C inhibitor.

CiteXplore: 34492551

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113818