Abstract
Twenty-nine nucleoside analogues have been synthesized and evaluated in a cell based assay for their ability to activate the human Stimulator of Interferon Genes (hSTING), a key protein of the innate immune defense. Some 6-O-alkyl nucleoside analogues activate hSTING without associated cytotoxicity. SAR and combination studies were performed to decipher possible activation mechanism. The described nucleoside hSTING activators represent first-in-class modulators of the innate immune defense; a highly relevant target for antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer or Alzheimer's disease treatments and may present advantages over other types of hSTING activators.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 126819 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 15 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by the Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota . Appendix A
Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Cell based assay
- hSTING activation
- Innate immune response
- Interferons
- Nucleoside analogues
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't