The inhibition of NAD synthesis or salvage pathways has been proposed as a novel target for antitumoral drugs. Two molecules with this mechanism of action are at present undergoing clinical trials. In searching for similar novel molecules, we exploited copper-catalyzed [3 þ 2] cycloaddition between azides and alkynes (click chemistry) to synthesize 185 novel analogues. The most promising compound displays an IC50 for cytotoxicity in vitro of 3.8 ( 0.3 nM and an IC50 for NAD depletion of 3.0 ( 0.4 nM. Herein, we strengthen previous data suggesting that this class of compounds induces autophagic cell death. In addition to characterizing this compound and providing a rationale via molecular docking, we reinforce the excellent potential of click chemistry for rapidly generating structure-activity relationships and for drug screening.

A Novel Potent Nicotinamide Phosphoribosyltransferase Inhibitor Synthesized via Click Chemistry

CHINI, MARIA GIOVANNA;BIFULCO, Giuseppe;
2010-01-01

Abstract

The inhibition of NAD synthesis or salvage pathways has been proposed as a novel target for antitumoral drugs. Two molecules with this mechanism of action are at present undergoing clinical trials. In searching for similar novel molecules, we exploited copper-catalyzed [3 þ 2] cycloaddition between azides and alkynes (click chemistry) to synthesize 185 novel analogues. The most promising compound displays an IC50 for cytotoxicity in vitro of 3.8 ( 0.3 nM and an IC50 for NAD depletion of 3.0 ( 0.4 nM. Herein, we strengthen previous data suggesting that this class of compounds induces autophagic cell death. In addition to characterizing this compound and providing a rationale via molecular docking, we reinforce the excellent potential of click chemistry for rapidly generating structure-activity relationships and for drug screening.
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