Structural insights into aldosterone synthase substrate specificity and targeted inhibition

Highly potent and selective nonsteroidal dual inhibitors of CYP17/CYP11B2 for the treatment of prostate cancer to reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases

Dual CYP17/CYP11B2 inhibitors are proposed as a novel strategy for the treatment of prostate cancer to reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases. Via a combination of ligand- and structure-based approaches, a series of dual inhibitors were designed leading to the 2-(3-pyridyl)naphthalenes 10 and 11 with strong inhibition of both enzymes (IC50 values around 20 nM) and excellent selectivities over CYP11B1, CYP19, and CYP3A4. These compounds are considered as promising candidates for further in vivo evaluation.

Structural diversity of eukaryotic membrane cytochrome p450s

X-ray crystal structures are available for 29 eukaryotic microsomal, chloroplast, or mitochondrial cytochrome P450s, including two non-monooxygenase P450s. These structures provide a basis for understanding structure-function relations that underlie their distinct catalytic activities. Moreover, structural plasticity has been characterized for individual P450s that aids in understanding substrate binding in P450s that mediate drug clearance.