Identification of a botulinum neurotoxin A protease inhibitor displaying efficacy in a cellular model

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Aug 7:(29):3063-5. doi: 10.1039/b603099h. Epub 2006 May 3.

Abstract

Herein we describe a small-molecule, non-peptidic, inhibitor for botulinum neurotoxin A protease, that displays for the first time efficacy in a cell-based assay.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Assay
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Mice
  • Neuroblastoma / enzymology*
  • Neuroblastoma / pathology
  • Neurotoxins / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured

Substances

  • Neurotoxins
  • Protease Inhibitors
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A