Rebamipide and Derivatives are Potent, Selective Inhibitors of Histidine Phosphatase Activity of the Suppressor of T Cell Receptor Signaling Proteins.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Source:

J Med Chem, Volume 67, Issue 3, p.1949-1960 (2024)

Keywords:

Alanine, Enzyme Inhibitors, Histidine, Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases, Quinolones, Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell

Abstract:

<p>The suppressor of T cell receptor signaling (Sts) proteins are negative regulators of immune signaling. Genetic inactivation of these proteins leads to significant resistance to infection. From a 590,000 compound high-throughput screen, we identified the 2-()-quinolinone derivative, rebamipide, as a putative inhibitor of Sts phosphatase activity. Rebamipide, and a small library of derivatives, are competitive, selective inhibitors of Sts-1 with IC values from low to submicromolar. SAR analysis indicates that the quinolinone, the acid, and the amide moieties are all essential for activity. A crystal structure confirmed the SAR and reveals key interactions between this class of compound and the protein. Although rebamipide has poor cell permeability, we demonstrated that a liposomal preparation can inactivate the phosphatase activity of Sts-1 in cells. These studies demonstrate that Sts-1 enzyme activity can be pharmacologically inactivated and provide foundational tools and insights for the development of immune-enhancing therapies that target the Sts proteins.</p>

PDB: 
8U5M (Sts with rebamipide, 1) and 8U7E (Sts with 11)
Detector: 
EIGER
Beamline: 
24-ID-E