Abstract
Monoacylglycerolacetyltransferase-2 (MGAT2) is a potential target for the treatment of type II diabetes. We report here the optimisation of a series of MGAT2 inhibitors with regard to their potency and permeability. Improvements in permeability, as measured by increased flux in a Caco-2 assay, were achieved through substitution at the 9-position of the core. We propose that reduction of the NH hydrogen-bond donor strength was primarily responsible for these effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1305-1311 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | MedChemComm |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |