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The DprE1 Inhibitors: Enduring aspirations for future Anti-TB Drug Discovery




List of AuthorsYadav Saloni, Soni Aastha, Tanwar Omprakash, Bhadane Rajendra, Besra Gurdyal S., Kawathekar Neha

PublisherWiley-VCH GmbH

Publication year2023

JournalChemMedChem

Article number e202300099

eISSN1860-7187

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202300099

URLhttps://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cmdc.202300099

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/179631520


Abstract

DprE1 is a crucial enzyme involved in the cell wall synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and a promising target for anti-TB drug development. However, its unique structural characteristics for ligand binding and association with DprE2 make developing new clinical compounds challenging. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the structural requirements for both covalent and non-covalent inhibitors, their 2D and 3D binding patterns, as well as their biological activity data in vitro and in vivo, including pharmacokinetic information. We also introduce a protein quality score (PQS) and an active-site map of the DprE1 enzyme to help medicinal chemists better understand DprE1 inhibition and develop new, effective anti-TB drugs. Furthermore, we examine the resistance mechanisms associated with DprE1 inhibitors to understand future developments due to resistance emergence. This comprehensive review offers insights into the DprE1 active site, including protein-binding maps, PQS, and graphical representations of known inhibitors, making it a valuable resource for medicinal chemists working on future antitubercular compounds


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