Discovery and Optimization of Novel SaFabI Inhibitors as Specific Therapeutic Agents for MRSA Infection.
J Med Chem
; 67(12): 10096-10134, 2024 Jun 27.
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ABSTRACT
As the rate-limiting enzyme in fatty acid biosynthesis, Staphylococcus aureus enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase (SaFabI) emerges as a compelling target for combating methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infections. Herein, compound 1, featuring a 4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one scaffold, was identified as a potent SaFabI inhibitor (IC50 = 976.8 nM) from an in-house library. Subsequent optimization yielded compound n31, with improved inhibitory efficacy on enzymatic activity (IC50 = 174.2 nM) and selective potency against S. aureus (MIC = 1-2 µg/mL). Mechanistically, n31 directly inhibited SaFabI in cellular contexts. Moreover, n31 exhibited favorable safety and pharmacokinetic profiles, and dose-dependently treated MRSA-induced skin infections, outperforming the approved drug, linezolid. The chiral separation of n31 resulted in (S)-n31, with superior activities (IC50 = 94.0 nM, MIC = 0.25-1 µg/mL) and in vivo therapeutic efficacy. In brief, our research proposes (S)-n31 as a promising candidate for SaFabI-targeted therapy, offering specific anti-S. aureus efficacy and potential for further development.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estafilocócicas
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Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
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Staphylococcus aureus Resistente a Meticilina
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Descubrimiento de Drogas
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Antibacterianos
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Med Chem
Asunto de la revista:
QUIMICA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos