Discovery of Highly Potent Solute Carrier 13 Member 5 (SLC13A5) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia

In the face of escalating metabolic disease prevalence, largely driven by modern lifestyle factors, this study addresses the critical need for novel therapeutic approaches. We have identified the sodium-coupled citrate transporter (NaCT or SLC13A5) as a target for intervention. Utilizing rational drug design, we developed a new class of SLC13A5 inhibitors, anchored by the hydroxysuccinic acid scaffold, refining the structure of PF-06649298. Among these, LBA-3 emerged as a standout compound, exhibiting remarkable potency with an IC50 value of 67 nM, significantly improving upon PF-06649298. In vitro assays demonstrated LBA-3's efficacy in reducing triglyceride levels in OPA-induced HepG2 cells. Moreover, LBA-3 displayed superior pharmacokinetic properties and effectively lowered triglyceride and total cholesterol levels in diverse mouse models (PCN-stimulated and starvation-induced), without detectable toxicity. These findings not only spotlight LBA-3 as a promising candidate for hyperlipidemia treatment but also exemplify the potential of targeted molecular design in advancing metabolic disorder therapeutics.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:67

Enthalten in:

Journal of medicinal chemistry - 67(2024), 8 vom: 25. Apr., Seite 6687-6704

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Li'ao [VerfasserIn]
Hu, Wenjun [VerfasserIn]
Guo, Huimin [VerfasserIn]
Sun, Qiushuang [VerfasserIn]
Xu, Xi [VerfasserIn]
Li, Zhiyu [VerfasserIn]
Qiu, Zhixia [VerfasserIn]
Bian, Jinlei [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Volltext

Themen:

Hypolipidemic Agents
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
SLC13A5 protein, human
Symporters
Triglycerides

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 25.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00260

funding:

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370634233