Inhibition of estrone sulfatase (ES) by derivatives of 4-[(aminosulfonyl)oxy] benzoic acid

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2002 Sep 2;12(17):2391-4. doi: 10.1016/s0960-894x(02)00383-9.

Abstract

In our search for potent inhibitors of the enzyme estrone sulfatase (ES), we have undertaken the synthesis and biochemical evaluation of a range of straight chain alkyl esters of 4-[(aminosulfonyl)oxy] benzoic acid. The results of the study show that the synthesised compounds possess greater inhibitory activity when compared to COUMATE, although they were all found to possess lower inhibitory activity with respect to EMATE. Furthermore, the data suggest a strong correlation between logP and IC(50) and therefore adds further support to our previous report where we suggested a link between inhibitory activity and hydrophobicity.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Benzoates / chemical synthesis
  • Benzoates / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Sulfatases / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzoates
  • Sulfatases
  • estrone sulfatase