1区 · 医学
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作者: Norman, Mark H. ; Bartberger, Michael D. ; Tamayo, Nuria ; Tadesse, Seifu ; Lloyd, David J. ; Galbreath, Elizabeth ; Jordan, Steven R. ; Chen, Jie ; Helmering, Joan ; Cupples, Rod ; Zhang, Jiandong ; Chmait, Samer ; Hale, Clarence ; Liu, Longbin ; Poon, Steve F. ; St. Jean, David J. ; Nishimura, Nobuko ; Sivits, Glenn ; Van, Gwyneth ; Hong, Fang-Tsao ; Fotsch, Christopher ; Stec, Markian M. ; Pennington, Lewis D. ; Yang, Kevin C. ; Reid, Darren ; Kunz, Roxanne K. ; Michelsen, Klaus ; Ashton, Kate S.
In the previous report , we described the discovery and optimization of novel small molecule disruptors of the GK-GKRP interaction culminating in the identification of 1 (AMG-1694). Although this analogue possessed excellent in vitro potency and was a useful tool compound in initial proof-of-concept experiments, high metabolic turnover limited its advancement. Guided by a combination of metabolite identification and structure-based design, we have successfully discovered a potent and metabolically stable GK-GKRP disruptor (27, AMG-3969). When administered to db/db mice, this compound demonstrated a robust pharmacodynamic response (GK translocation) as well as statistically significant dose-dependent reductions in fed blood glucose levels.