Synthesis of new Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase I inhibitors derivatives of C75

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria. CPT1 inhibition in the hypothalamus increases fatty acid levels, which produces an increased expression of anorexigenic neuropeptides, a sign of satiety. C75 acts as...

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Authors: Makowski, Kamil, Mera Nanín, Paula, Ariza Piquer, Xavier, Serra i Cucurull, Dolors, García Gómez, Jordi, Herrero Rodríguez, Laura, López, Marta, Venegas, Alicia
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2019
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/165108
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/165108
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Enzims
Mitocondris
Carnitina palmitoïl-transferasa 1
Enzymes
Mitochondria
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I
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Summary:Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria. CPT1 inhibition in the hypothalamus increases fatty acid levels, which produces an increased expression of anorexigenic neuropeptides, a sign of satiety. C75 acts as an antiobesity predrug. In vivo C75, is converted into C75-CoA adduct, which is a potent inhibitor of CPT1 and produces a loss of appetite and body weight. In this work, we present three new derivatives of C75, where the carboxylic group is replaced by a carnitine unit, malonic group, and a hydroxyl group with changes from trans to cis relative stereochemistry. Our results suggest that introducing a bigger group than carboxylic in β position or cis relative configuration of the lactone leads to a decrease of CPT1 inhibitory activity.