Abstract
C15-Substituted 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogs were synthesized for the first time to investigate the effects of the modified CD-ring on biological activity concerning the agonistic positioning of helix-3 and helix-12 of the vitamin D receptor (VDR). X-ray cocrystallographic analysis proved that 0.6 Å shifts of the CD-ring and shrinking of the side chain were necessary to maintain the position of the 25-hydroxy group for proper interaction with helix-12. The 15-hydroxy-16-ene derivative showed higher binding affinity for hVDR than the natural hormone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2852-2855 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 3 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry