Abstract
Using our recently developed assay system for full-genome-length hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA replication in human hepatoma-derived Li23 cells (ORL8), we identified 4-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy-2-propyl)aniline analog 1a as a novel HCV inhibitor. Structural modifications of 1a provided a series of sulfonamides 7 with much more potent HCV RNA replication-inhibitory activity than ribavirin. Compound 7a showed an additive anti-HCV effect in combination with standard anti-HCV therapy (IFN-α plus ribavirin). Since 7a generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the ORL8 system and its anti-HCV activity was blocked by vitamin E, its anti-HCV activity may be mediated at least in part by ROS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4276-4280 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Anti-HCV agent
- Full genome length
- HCV RNA replication
- Hepatitis C virus
- ORL8
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry