Juan Wang, Qiang Wang, Kun Wei, Xiaojuan Pan, Xuan Liu, Xiongwen Zhang, Xianrong Cai, Meng Fan, Chunru Cheng
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Abstract
Cancer-associated cachexia, marked by progressive muscle atrophy and metabolic dysfunction, poses a significant therapeutic challenge. To address carnosol's metabolic instability, we rationally designed 35 derivatives by replacing its oxidation-prone 11,12-phenolic groups with oxazole rings or aryl moieties. SAR-guided optimization identified 10 as the lead compound. In C26 tumor-conditioned models, 10 attenuated myotube atrophy (67.08 % reversal) and adipocyte lipolysis. In C26 tumor-bearing mice, 10 alleviated cachexia-related weight loss without altering tumor progression. Pharmacokinetic studies revealed enhanced stability: a half-life of 11.1 h and an AUC0-t of 8369 ng/mL. These results position 10 as a promising therapeutic candidate for cancer cachexia, while offering a strategic framework for rational optimization of natural product.
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Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters presents preliminary experimental or theoretical research results of outstanding significance and timeliness on all aspects of science at the interface of chemistry and biology and on major advances in drug design and development. The journal publishes articles in the form of communications reporting experimental or theoretical results of special interest, and strives to provide maximum dissemination to a large, international audience.
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