DHODH-IN-11

DHODH-IN-11 (Compound 14b) is a Leflunomide derivative and a weak dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitor with a pKa of 5.03[1].

Signaling Pathways >> Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >> DNA/RNA Synthesis

Signaling Pathways >> Metabolic Enzyme/Protease >> Lactate Dehydrogenase

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

pKa: 5.03 (DHODH)[1]

Designed a compound structurally related to Leflunomide, containing the furazan ring (Compound 14a), is designed. Compound 14a undergo ring 4 scission under physiological pH conditions to afford the corresponding cyano-oximes DHODH-IN-11 (Compound 14b). DHODH-IN-14 has been assayed as a DHODH inhibitor; its low potency is probably due to the unfavourable stereochemistry of the oxime substructure[1].

[1]. Giorgis M, et al. 1,2,5-Oxadiazole analogues of leflunomide and related compounds. Eur J Med Chem. 2011 Jan;46(1):383-92.