Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1368735 Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2016 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

A number of captopril analogues were synthesised and tested as inhibitors of the metallo-β-lactamase IMP-1. Structure–activity studies showed that the methyl group was unimportant for activity, and that the potencies of these inhibitors could be best improved by shortening the length of the mercaptoalkanoyl side-chain. Replacing the thiol group with a carboxylic acid led to complete loss of activity, and extending the length of the carboxylate group led to decreased potency. Good activity could be maintained by substituting the proline ring with pipecolic acid.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide

Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Organic Chemistry
Authors
, , , , ,