Wenqiang Zhang , Xiaoyu Zhou , Hao Zhu , Yawen Fan , Zhuolin Chen , Chenxiao Wang , Xingru Chen , Hongmei Li , Tao Lu , Xian Wei , Yadong Chen , Caiping Chen , Yu Jiao
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Abstract
We report herein the development of a series of novel AR antagonists characterized by a spirocyclic scaffold, employing scaffold hopping and structure-based drug design strategies. Most of the spirocyclic derivatives exhibited enhanced AR antagonistic activity and superior antiproliferative activity against LNCaP cells compared to enzalutamide. Among them, compound 21 demonstrated moderate antiproliferative activity against enzalutamide resistant prostate cancer cell lines and exhibited favorable in vitro metabolic stability. These findings offer valuable insights for the rational design of AR antagonists for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
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Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry provides an international forum for the publication of full original research papers and critical reviews on molecular interactions in key biological targets such as receptors, channels, enzymes, nucleotides, lipids and saccharides.
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