- PMID:
15149645
- Authors:
- Wendt MD, Geyer A, McClellan WJ, Rockway TW, Weitzberg M, Zhao X, Mantei R, Stewart K, Nienaber V, Klinghofer V, Giranda VL
- Title:
- Interaction with the S1 beta-pocket of urokinase: 8-heterocycle substituted and 6,8-disubstituted 2-naphthamidine urokinase inhibitors.
- Journal:
- Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2004 Jun 21;14(12):3063-8.
- Abstract:
- Several 8-substituted 2-naphthamidine-based inhibitors of the serine protease urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) are described. Direct attachment of five-membered saturated or unsaturated rings improved inhibitor performance; substitution with sulfones further improved binding profiles. Combination of these substituents or of previously described NH-linked heteroaromatic rings with 6-phenyl amide substituents provided further enhancements to potency and selectivity.