Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of new territrem B analogues

Chem Biodivers. 2005 Apr;2(4):557-67. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.200590036.

Abstract

Some 23 analogues of the potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor territrem B (1) were designed, synthesized, and tested for their biological activities. Some of the new synthetic derivatives exhibited IC50 values for AChE inhibition in the upper micromolar range. Molecular-modeling studies indicated that a planar conformation seems to be crucial for AChE inhibition. The two N-atoms of the piperazine moieties in 5o, 5p, and 5r might further enhance the inhibitory effects. The cytotoxicities of selected compounds against six human tumor cell lines were also determined.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Drug Design
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pyrans / chemistry*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Pyrans
  • territrem B