Abstract
The syntheses of a structurally simplified geldanamycin analogue 2 and two related compounds are described. Compound 2 conferred cytoprotection and quenched ROS and lipid peroxidation in a dose-dependent manner in Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) lymphocytes at low micromolar concentrations. It also prevented ROS-induced damage of cellular lipid membranes and maintained the mitochondrial membrane potential of FRDA lymphocytes. In addition, 2 did not inhibit Hsp90 when tested at micromolar concentrations, exhibited no cytotoxicity, and afforded neuroprotection to differentiated SH-SY5Y cells under conditions of Aβ-induced cell toxicity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 953-957 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 10 2013 |
Keywords
- Geldanamycin
- lipid peroxidation
- mitochondria
- oxidative stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry