The development of highly potent inhibitors for porcupine

X Wang, J Moon, ME Dodge, X Pan… - Journal of medicinal …, 2013 - ACS Publications
X Wang, J Moon, ME Dodge, X Pan, L Zhang, JM Hanson, R Tuladhar, Z Ma, H Shi…
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 2013ACS Publications
Porcupine is a member of the membrane-bound O-acyltransferase family of proteins. It
catalyzes the palmitoylation of Wnt proteins, a process required for their secretion and
activity. We recently disclosed a class of small molecules (IWPs) as the first reported Porcn
inhibitors. We now describe the structure–activity relationship studies and the identification
of subnanomolar inhibitors. We also report herein the effects of IWPs on Wnt-dependent
developmental processes, including zebrafish posterior axis formation and kidney tubule …
Porcupine is a member of the membrane-bound O-acyltransferase family of proteins. It catalyzes the palmitoylation of Wnt proteins, a process required for their secretion and activity. We recently disclosed a class of small molecules (IWPs) as the first reported Porcn inhibitors. We now describe the structure–activity relationship studies and the identification of subnanomolar inhibitors. We also report herein the effects of IWPs on Wnt-dependent developmental processes, including zebrafish posterior axis formation and kidney tubule formation.
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