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Crystal structure of covalent inhibitor 2-chloro-N'-(N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-methylglycyl)acetohydrazide bound to Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase-L1
Structural highlights
DiseaseUCHL1_HUMAN Defects in UCHL1 are the cause of Parkinson disease type 5 (PARK5) [MIM:613643; also known as Parkinson disease autosomal dominant 5. PARK5 is a complex neurodegenerative disorder with manifestations ranging from typical Parkinson disease to dementia with Lewy bodies. Clinical features include parkinsonian symptoms (resting tremor, rigidity, postural instability and bradykinesia), dementia, diffuse Lewy body pathology, autonomic dysfunction, hallucinations and paranoia.[1] [2] [3] [4] FunctionUCHL1_HUMAN Ubiquitin-protein hydrolase involved both in the processing of ubiquitin precursors and of ubiquitinated proteins. This enzyme is a thiol protease that recognizes and hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of ubiquitin. Also binds to free monoubiquitin and may prevent its degradation in lysosomes. The homodimer may have ATP-independent ubiquitin ligase activity.[5] [6] [7] Publication Abstract from PubMedDysregulation of the ubiquitin-proteasome systems is a hallmark of various disease states including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCHL1), a deubiquitinating enzyme, is expressed primarily in the central nervous system under normal physiological conditions, however, is considered an oncogene in various cancers, including melanoma, lung, breast, and lymphoma. Thus, UCHL1 inhibitors could serve as a viable treatment strategy against these aggressive cancers. Herein, we describe a covalent fragment screen that identified the chloroacetohydrazide scaffold as a covalent UCHL1 inhibitor. Subsequent optimization provided an improved fragment with single-digit micromolar potency against UCHL1 and selectivity over the closely related UCHL3. The molecule demonstrated efficacy in cellular assays of metastasis. Additionally, we report a ligand-bound crystal structure of the most potent molecule in complex with UCHL1, providing insight into the binding mode and information for future optimization. Covalent Fragment Screening and Optimization Identifies the Chloroacetohydrazide Scaffold as Inhibitors for Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase L1.,Imhoff RD, Patel R, Safdar MH, Jones HBL, Pinto-Fernandez A, Vendrell I, Chen H, Muli CS, Krabill AD, Kessler BM, Wendt MK, Das C, Flaherty DP J Med Chem. 2024 Mar 28;67(6):4496-4524. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01661. Epub , 2024 Mar 15. PMID:38488146[8] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See AlsoReferences
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