Structural highlights
FunctionRORG_HUMAN Possible nuclear receptor for hydroxycholesterols, the binding of which strongly promotes coactivators recruitment. Essential for thymopoiesis and the development of several secondary lymphoid tissues, including lymph nodes. Involved in lineage specification of uncommitted CD4(+) T-helper cells into Th17 cells. Regulate the expression of several components of the circadian clock. Publication Abstract from PubMedMacrocyclic retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor C2 (RORC2) inverse agonists have been designed with favorable properties for topical administration. Inspired by the unanticipated bound conformation of an acyclic sulfonamide-based RORC2 ligand from cocrystal structure analysis, macrocyclic linker connections between the halves of the molecule were explored. Further optimization of analogues was accomplished to maximize potency and refine physiochemical properties (MW, lipophilicity) best suited for topical application. Compound 14 demonstrated potent inhibition of interleukin-17A (IL-17A) production by human Th17 cells and in vitro permeation through healthy human skin achieving high total compound concentration in both skin epidermis and dermis layers. Macrocyclic Retinoic Acid Receptor-Related Orphan Receptor C2 Inverse Agonists.,Schnute ME, Trujillo JI, Lee KL, Unwalla R, Vajdos FF, Kauppi B, Nuhant P, Flick AC, Crouse KK, Zhao Y, Samuel A, Lombardo V, Taylor AP, Brault AL, Knafels JD, Vazquez ML, Berstein G ACS Med Chem Lett. 2023 Jan 18;14(2):191-198. doi: , 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.2c00500. eCollection 2023 Feb 9. PMID:36793423[1] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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