Abstract
Target‐based
high‐throughput
screening
(HTS)
is
an
efficient
way
to
identify
potent
drugs.
However,
the
accuracy
of
HTS
could
be
affected
by
Pan‐Assay
Interference
Compounds
(PAINS).
One
reason
for
generation
PAINS
that
inherent
photophysical
property
screened
compounds
interfere
with
typically
used
assay
signals
including
absorption
and
fluorescence.
Our
previous
studies
indicate
fluorescent
probe
based
on
fluorophore
characteristics
aggregation‐induced
emission
(AIE)
provide
high
HTS,
especially
natural
products.
Herein,
we
report
AIE‐based
main
protease
(M
pro
)
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS‐CoV‐2).
We
designed
synthesized
AIE
ZLHG5,
which
has
a
site
can
specifically
cleaved
M
produce
light‐up
Thanks
large
Stokes
shift
(~200
nm),
effectively
inhibitors.
After
library
products
obtained
two
coumarin‐originated
inhibitory
activity
towards
protease.
This
study
provides
both
useful
inhibitors
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(9), С. 1339 - 1339
Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2023
The
main
protease
(Mpro)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
the
replication
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
and
is
considered
highly
conserved
viral
target.
Disruption
catalytic
activity
Mpro
produces
detrimental
effect
on
course
infection,
making
this
target
one
most
attractive
for
treatment
COVID-19.
current
success
SARS-CoV-2
inhibitor
Nirmatrelvir,
first
oral
drug
forms
COVID-19,
has
further
focused
attention
researchers
important
target,
search
new
inhibitors
thriving
exciting
field
development
antiviral
drugs
active
against
related
coronaviruses.
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(32), С. 34196 - 34219
Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2024
Since
2019,
the
novel
coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2)
has
caused
significant
morbidity
and
millions
of
deaths
worldwide.
The
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19),
by
SARS-CoV-2
its
variants,
further
highlighted
urgent
need
for
development
effective
therapeutic
agents.
Currently,
highly
conserved
broad-spectrum
nature
main
proteases
(M
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
66(23), С. 16426 - 16440
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2023
The
ongoing
transmission
of
SARS-CoV-2
necessitates
the
development
additional
potent
antiviral
agents
capable
combating
current
highly
infectious
variants
and
future
coronaviruses.
Here,
we
present
discovery
nonpeptide
main
protease
(Mpro)
inhibitors
with
prominent
activity
improved
pharmacokinetic
properties.
Three
series
1,2,4-trisubstituted
piperazine
derivatives
were
designed
synthesized,
optimal
GC-78-HCl
demonstrated
high
enzyme–inhibitory
potency
(IC50
=
0.19
μM)
exhibited
excellent
(EC50
0.40
μM),
reaching
same
level
as
Nirmatrelvir
0.38
μM).
Additionally,
displayed
activities
against
various
well
HCoV-OC43
HCoV-229E,
indicating
its
potential
broad-spectrum
anticoronaviral
activity.
Notably,
properties
somewhat
enhanced
compared
to
those
lead
compound.
Furthermore,
cocrystal
molecular
docking
elucidated
mechanism
action.
In
conclusion,
discovered
a
novel
nonpeptidic
Mpro
inhibitor
promising
favorable
profile.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
66(17), С. 12266 - 12283
Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2023
3CLpro
is
an
attractive
target
for
the
treatment
of
COVID-19.
Using
scaffold
hopping
strategy,
we
identified
a
potent
inhibitor
(3a)
that
contains
thiocyanate
moiety
as
novel
warhead
can
form
covalent
bond
with
Cys145
protein.
Tandem
mass
spectrometry
(MS/MS)
and
X-ray
crystallography
confirmed
mechanism
formation
between
3a
protein
in
its
catalytic
pocket.
Moreover,
several
analogues
compound
were
designed
synthesized.
Among
them,
3h
shows
best
inhibition
IC50
0.322
μM
kinact/Ki
value
1669.34
M–1
s–1,
it
exhibits
good
selectivity
against
host
proteases.
Compound
3c
inhibits
SARS-CoV-2
Vero
E6
cells
(EC50
=
2.499
μM)
low
cytotoxicity
(CC50
>
200
μM).
These
studies
provide
ideas
insights
to
explore
develop
new
inhibitors
future.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Fragment-based
drug
discovery
(FBDD)
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
strategy
to
confront
the
challenges
faced
by
conventional
development
approaches,
particularly
in
context
of
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
disorders.
FBDD
involves
screening
libraries
that
comprise
thousands
small
molecular
fragments,
each
no
greater
than
300
Da
size.
Unlike
generally
larger
molecules
from
high-throughput
limit
customisation,
fragments
offer
more
strategic
starting
point.
These
are
inherently
compact,
providing
strong
foundation
with
good
binding
affinity
for
candidates.
The
minimal
elaboration
required
transition
hit
into
drug-like
molecule
is
not
only
accelerated,
but
also
it
allows
precise
modifications
enhance
both
their
activity
and
pharmacokinetic
properties.
This
shift
towards
fragment-centric
approach
seen
commercial
success
holds
considerable
promise
continued
streamlining
process.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
how
can
be
integrated
CNS
process
exploration
target.
Furthermore,
provide
recent
examples
where
been
an
integral
component
programs,
enabling
improvement
properties
have
previously
proven
challenging.
optimisation
provides
systematic
explore
vast
chemical
space,
facilitating
design
compounds
piece
capable
modulating
crucial
targets.