Potent and selective P2-P3 ketoamide inhibitors of cathepsin K with improved pharmacokinetic properties via favorable P1', P1, and/or P3 substitutions
Barrett, D.G., Catalano, J.G., Deaton, D.N., Hassell, A.M., Long, S.T., Miller, A.B., Miller, L.R., Shewchuk, L.M., Wells-Knecht, K.J., Willard, D.H., Wright, L.L.(2004) Bioorg Med Chem Lett 14: 4897-4902
- PubMed: 15341947 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.07.031
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1TU6 - PubMed Abstract: 
A series of ketoamides were synthesized and evaluated for inhibitory activity against cathepsin K. Exploration of the interactions between achiral P(2) substituents and the cysteine protease based on molecular modelling suggestions resulted in potent cathepsin K inhibitors that demonstrated high selectivity versus cathepsins B, H, and L. Subsequent modifications of the P(3), P(1), and P(1') moieties afforded orally bioavailable inhibitors.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Department of Medicinal Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA.