The development of quinolone esters as novel antimalarial agents targeting the Plasmodium falciparum bc1 protein complex

Robin Cowley, Suet Leung, Nicholas Fisher, Mohammed Al-Helal, Neil G. Berry, Alexandre S. Lawrenson, Raman Sharma, Alison E. Shone, Steve Ward, Giancarlo Biagini, Paul M. O'Neill

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Abstract

Using the Gould-Jacobs methodology a small array of 6- and 7-substituted quinolones have been prepared. Analogues in the 7-series express activity as low as 0.46 nM versus Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites and docking studies performed in silico at the yeast Qo site demonstrate a key role for residues His182 and Glu 272 in the recognition of high potency inhibitors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRSC Medicinal Chemistry
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages39-44
Number of pages6
Volume3
Edition1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2012

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