{"title":"The Development of Inhibitors for NLRP3 Inflammasome","authors":"Xin Zhou, and , Steven H. Liang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00437","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This patent highlights the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and therapeutic applications of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors. NLRP3 [NOD (Nucleotide-binding Oligomerization Domain)-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3] is a versatile protein that plays a significant role in the immune system, particularly in mediating responses to tissue infections and damage. NLRP3 is crucial in the innate immune response through the formation of a multiprotein complex known as the inflammasome.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1513–1514"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease","authors":"Zhendong Song, and , Steven H. Liang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00438","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This patent describes novel leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitors featuring a 2,4,12,13-tetrahydro-11<i>H</i>-5,7-(azenometheno)dipyrazolo[3,4-<i>b</i>:5′,1′-<i>g</i>][1]oxa[4,6,8]triazacycloundecine scaffold. These LRRK2 inhibitors exhibit therapeutic potential for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1511–1512"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Compounds as 5-HT2A Agonists for Treating Depression","authors":"Ram W. Sabnis*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00441","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Provided herein are novel compounds as 5-HT2A agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating depression, and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1522–1523"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Non-hallucinogenic Neurite Growth Compounds as 5-HT2A Agonists for Treating Stress-Related Disorders, Namely Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD","authors":"Ram W. Sabnis*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00440","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Provided herein are novel non-hallucinogenic neurite growth compounds as 5-HT2A agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating stress-related disorders, namely depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1524–1525"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Thieno[3,2-b]Pyridine Derivatives in the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease","authors":"Taoqian Zhao, and , Steven H. Liang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00436","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The present invention relates to novel thieno[3,2-<i>b</i>]pyridine derivatives represented by Formula I. These compounds are specifically designed to modulate HTT expression, providing enhanced therapeutic potential for the treatment of Huntington’s disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1515–1516"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Compounds as Emopamil-Binding Protein Inhibitors for Treating Multiple Sclerosis","authors":"Ram W. Sabnis*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00425","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Provided herein are novel compounds as Emopamil-Binding Protein (EBP) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating multiple sclerosis, and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1509–1510"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Mixed Serotonin Receptor Binder Compounds as 5-HT2C Agonists for Treating Psychotic Disorders","authors":"Ram W. Sabnis*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00427","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Provided herein are novel mixed serotonin receptor binder compounds as 5-HT2C agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating psychotic disorders, and processes for preparing such compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1505–1506"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shaoren Yuan, Farida El Gaamouch, Sungwoo Cho, Katarzyna Kuncewicz, Hossam Nada and Moustafa T. Gabr*,
{"title":"Discovery of a Small Molecule TREM2 Agonist with Improved In Vitro Pharmacokinetic Profile and Validated Target Engagement","authors":"Shaoren Yuan, Farida El Gaamouch, Sungwoo Cho, Katarzyna Kuncewicz, Hossam Nada and Moustafa T. Gabr*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00299","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The microglial lipid-sensing receptor TREM2 is a promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease. We report the discovery of <b>C1</b>, a racemic structural analog of the clinical-stage TREM2 agonist <b>VG-3927</b>. Synthesized via a concise, modular, and enantioselective-free route using sequential Suzuki couplings, <b>C1</b> enables rapid scaffold diversification. Compared to <b>VG-3927</b>, this stereochemically simplified derivative exhibits superior microglial phagocytosis and activates TREM2 signaling in HEK293-hTREM2/DAP12 cells, demonstrating validated target engagement. Direct binding of <b>C1</b> to TREM2 was unequivocally confirmed by both surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and microscale thermophoresis (MST). Critically, <b>C1</b> displays a superior in vitro pharmacokinetic profile to <b>VG-3927</b>: enhanced metabolic stability in human and mouse liver microsomes, favorable passive permeability (PAMPA), and a CNS-compatible log D<sub>7</sub>.<sub>4</sub>. Docking studies suggest a potential binding mode for <b>C1</b> within TREM2’s extracellular domain, revealing key interactions. These attributes establish <b>C1</b> as an accessible and pharmacokinetically favorable lead compound with strong potential for developing TREM2-targeted therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1634–1640"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evolving Landscape: Accounts of Academic-Industrial Collaborations in Chemistry Technology","authors":"Aristidis Vasilopoulos*, and , Ying Wang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00373","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Academic-industrial collaborations in the pharmaceutical industry have led to advances in novel science and pipeline goals. These partnerships find success by leveraging the resources and expertise of the industrial sector with the creativity and depth of knowledge of academic researchers. Here, we discuss case studies of several past and present academic-industrial collaborations from a chemistry technology group and their evolution from operating under funding-driven models to more reciprocal exchanges of effort and information. Effective partnerships depend on the careful selection of the right collaborators and projects, and they require clear communication, alignment of interests, and patience throughout the phases of a collaboration. Research areas of high interest for academic collaborations are discussed, such as advancements in synthetic methodology and drug discovery platforms such as DNA-encoded libraries and PROTACS.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1473–1479"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew K. Whittaker, Taylor C. Dill, Ameya J. Limaye, Nicholas J. Tsavaris, Nicholas W. Tawadrous and Eileen J. Kennedy*,
{"title":"Development of an All-Hydrocarbon Stapled Peptide Targeting BRK1 in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer","authors":"Matthew K. Whittaker, Taylor C. Dill, Ameya J. Limaye, Nicholas J. Tsavaris, Nicholas W. Tawadrous and Eileen J. Kennedy*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00221","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family (WASF) members are key regulators of actin cytoskeleton dynamics at the leading edge of the cell membrane. WASF3 has been demonstrated to directly promote cancer invasion and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer. WASF3 is incorporated into a heteropentameric protein complex with BRK1, CYFIP1/2, NCKAP1/1L, and ABI1/2/3 termed the WASF Regulatory Complex (WRC) that links upstream signaling pathways to Arp2/3-mediated actin nucleation. Disruption of the complex inhibits actin remodeling and presents a novel approach to targeting cancer invasion and metastasis. Here we report the development of a first-generation all-hydrocarbon stapled BRK1 mimetic peptide, BASH-2, designed to inhibit BRK1 binding within the WRC to disrupt proper WRC assembly and function. BASH-2 was found to permeate cells, bind to WASF3 and ABI2, and inhibit cancer cell migration and invasion in a dose-dependent manner. BASH-2 may present a novel approach to targeting WASF3-promoted invasion and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":20,"journal":{"name":"ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters","volume":"16 8","pages":"1585–1591"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144826163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}