Xiaodan Qiu , Shengnan Zhao , Ya Wang , Kun Xiao , Yitong Liu , Yuhuan Li , Shuo Wu , Qingguo Meng , Guangzhi Shan
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Design, synthesis and evaluation of new dihydropyrimidine derivatives as HBV capsid protein inhibitors
The assembly of the capsid is a critical phase in the lifecycle of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Capsid protein assembly inhibitors can specifically target HBV capsid formation, thereby disrupting its assembly and exerting antiviral effects. In this study, a total of 40 dihydropyrimidine derivatives across four series were synthesized by the modification of solvent-exposed region. The results indicated that compound I-3e exhibited potent anti-HBV activity (EC50 = 0.033 ± 0.012 μM). Mechanistic studies revealed that this compound can dose-dependently inhibit levels of both HBc proteins and capsid proteins. Surface plasmon resonance and molecular docking confirmed the interactions between I-3e and the target protein. Furthermore, predictions regarding the properties of I-3e suggested it aligns well with Lipinski's five rules and is anticipated to possess pharmacokinetic characteristics similar to those of GLS4. This research lays a foundation for discovering effective HBV capsid protein assembly inhibitors.
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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.
The aim of the journal is to promote a better understanding at the molecular level of life processes, and living organisms, as well as the interaction of these with chemical agents. A special feature will be that colour illustrations will be reproduced at no charge to the author, provided that the Editor agrees that colour is essential to the information content of the illustration in question.