Title
Inhibition of Myosin ATPase Activity by Halogenated Pseudilins: A Structure-Activity Study
Document Type
Article
Peer Reviewed
1
Publication Date
6-9-2011
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of medicinal chemistry
Volume
54
NLM Title Abbreviation
J Med Chem
DOI
DOI: 10.1021/jm200259f
PubMed ID
21534527
Abstract
Myosin activity is crucial for many biological functions. Strong links have been established between changes in the activity of specific myosin isoforms and diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular failure, and disorders of sensory organs and the central nervous system. The modulation of specific myosin isoforms therefore holds a strong therapeutic potential. In recent work, we identified members of the marine alkaloid family of pseudilins as potent inhibitors of myosin-dependent processes. Here, we report the crystal structure of the complex between the Dictyostelium myosin 2 motor domain and 2,4-dichloro-6-(3,4,5-tribromo-1H-pyrrole-2-yl)phenol (3). Detailed comparison with previously solved structures of the myosin 2 complex with bound pentabromopseudilin (2a) or pentachloropseudilin (4a) provides insights into the molecular basis of the allosteric communication between the catalytic and the allosteric sites. Moreover, we describe the inhibitory potency for a congeneric series of halogenated pseudilins. Insight into their mode of action is gained by applying a combination of experimental and computational approaches.
URL
http://ir.uiowa.edu/nursing_pubs/910
