A novel series of N-linked β-d-xylosides were synthesized and evaluated for inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in a cell-based assay. Of these, the 4-chloro-3-(4-cyclopropylbenzyl) -1-(β-d-xylopyranosyl)-1H-indole 19m was found to be the most potent inhibitor, with an EC<sub>50</sub> value similar to that of the natural SGLT2 inhibitor phlorizin. Further studies in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats indicated that 19m significantly increased urine glucose excretion in a dose-dependent manner with oral administration. The antihyperglycemic effect of 19m was also observed in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic SD rats. These results described here are a good starting point for further investigations into N-glycoside SGLT2 inhibitors.
Date:
2011-01-13
Relation:
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 2011 Jan 13;54(1):166-178.
