School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Jinan University Hospital, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2024 Nov 15;113:129974. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2024.129974. Epub 2024 Sep 25.
Ferroptosis, a distinct type of cell death caused by iron and lipid peroxidation, has been associated with several diseases, including cardiovascular disorders. Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) is a known ferroptosis inhibitor, but its clinical application is limited by low efficacy and stability. In the present study, a series of Fer-1-based diamide derivatives was synthesized and evaluated to enhance ferroptosis inhibition and in vitro metabolic stability. The synthesized compounds were tested for their protective effects against Erastin-induced injury in human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). Among the derivatives, compound 36 exhibited the most potent anti-ferroptosis activity with an EC value of 0.58 ± 0.02 µM. Remarkably, compound 36 also demonstrated superior stability in both microsomal (human and mouse) and mouse plasma assays. These findings indicated ferroptosis inhibitor 36 as a promising hit for further developing potential therapeutic drug candidates in cardiovascular diseases.
铁死亡是一种由铁和脂质过氧化引起的细胞死亡形式,与包括心血管疾病在内的多种疾病有关。铁死亡抑制剂 Fer-1(Ferrostatin-1)已被广泛研究,但由于其疗效和稳定性有限,其临床应用受到限制。本研究合成了一系列基于 Fer-1 的二酰胺衍生物,以提高铁死亡抑制作用和体外代谢稳定性。合成的化合物被测试其对人血管内皮细胞(HUVECs)中 Erastin 诱导损伤的保护作用。在这些衍生物中,化合物 36 表现出最强的抗铁死亡活性,EC 值为 0.58±0.02µM。值得注意的是,化合物 36 在人源和鼠源微粒体以及小鼠血浆检测中均表现出优越的稳定性。这些发现表明,铁死亡抑制剂 36 是一种有前途的候选药物,可进一步开发用于心血管疾病的潜在治疗药物。
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