Discovery of Alogliptin: A Potent, Selective, Bioavailable, and Efficacious Inhibitor of Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV
文摘
Alogliptin is a potent, selective inhibitor of the serineprotease dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4). Herein, we describe thestructure-based design and optimization of alogliptin and relatedquinazolinone-based DPP-4 inhibitors. Following an oral dose, thesenoncovalent inhibitors provide sustained reduction of plasma DPP-4activity and a lowering of blood glucose in animal models of diabetes.Alogliptin is currently undergoing phase III trials in patients with type2 diabetes.