8etr | pdb_00008etr
CryoEM Structure of NLRP3 NACHT domain in complex with G2394
Structural highlights
DiseaseNLRP3_HUMAN CINCA syndrome with NLRP3 mutations;Familial cold urticaria;Muckle-Wells syndrome. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. FunctionNLRP3_HUMAN As the sensor component of the NLRP3 inflammasome, plays a crucial role in innate immunity and inflammation. In response to pathogens and other damage-associated signals, initiates the formation of the inflammasome polymeric complex, made of NLRP3, PYCARD and CASP1 (and possibly CASP4 and CASP5). Recruitment of proCASP1 to the inflammasome promotes its activation and CASP1-catalyzed IL1B and IL18 maturation and secretion in the extracellular milieu. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome is also required for HMGB1 secretion (PubMed:22801494). The active cytokines and HMGB1 stimulate inflammatory responses. Inflammasomes can also induce pyroptosis, an inflammatory form of programmed cell death. Under resting conditions, NLRP3 is autoinhibited. NLRP3 activation stimuli include extracellular ATP, reactive oxygen species, K(+) efflux, crystals of monosodium urate or cholesterol, beta-amyloid fibers, environmental or industrial particles and nanoparticles, etc. However, it is unclear what constitutes the direct NLRP3 activator. Independently of inflammasome activation, regulates the differentiation of T helper 2 (Th2) cells and has a role in Th2 cell-dependent asthma and tumor growth (By similarity). During Th2 differentiation, required for optimal IRF4 binding to IL4 promoter and for IRF4-dependent IL4 transcription. Binds to the consensus DNA sequence 5'-GRRGGNRGAG-3'. May also participate in the transcription of IL5, IL13, GATA3, CCR3, CCR4 and MAF (By similarity).[UniProtKB:Q8R4B8][1] [2] Publication Abstract from PubMedInappropriate activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome has been implicated in multiple inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Herein, we aimed to develop novel NLRP3 inhibitors that could minimize the risk of drug-induced liver injury. Lipophilic ligand efficiency was used as a guiding metric to identify a series of 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrazolo[5,1-b][1,3]oxazinesulfonylureas. A leading compound from this series was advanced into safety studies in cynomolgus monkeys, and renal toxicity, due to compound precipitation, was observed. To overcome this obstacle, we focused on improving the solubility of our compounds, specifically by introducing basic amine substituents into the scaffold. This led to the identification of GDC-2394, a potent and selective NLRP3 inhibitor, with an in vitro and in vivo safety profile suitable for advancement into human clinical trials. Overcoming Preclinical Safety Obstacles to Discover (S)-N-((1,2,3,5,6,7-Hexahydro-s-indacen-4-yl)carbamoyl)-6-(methylamino)-6,7-dihyd ro-5H-pyrazolo[5,1-b][1,3]oxazine-3-sulfonamide (GDC-2394): A Potent and Selective NLRP3 Inhibitor.,McBride C, Trzoss L, Povero D, Lazic M, Ambrus-Aikelin G, Santini A, Pranadinata R, Bain G, Stansfield R, Stafford JA, Veal J, Takahashi R, Ly J, Chen S, Liu L, Nespi M, Blake R, Katewa A, Kleinheinz T, Sujatha-Bhaskar S, Ramamoorthi N, Sims J, McKenzie B, Chen M, Ultsch M, Johnson M, Murray J, Ciferri C, Staben ST, Townsend MJ, Stivala CE J Med Chem. 2022 Oct 24. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01250. PMID:36279149[3] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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