Development of chromanes as novel inhibitors of the uncoupling proteins
…, A Guisado, MM González-Barroso, E Gallardo-Vara…
Index: Rial, Eduardo; Rodriguez-Sanchez, Leonor; Aller, Patricio; Guisado, Arancha; Mar Gonzalez-Barroso; Gallardo-Vara, Eunate; Redondo-Horcajo, Mariano; Castellanos, Esther; Fernandez De La Pradilla, Roberto; Viso, Alma Chemistry and Biology, 2011 , vol. 18, # 2 p. 264 - 274
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Abstract
The uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are mitochondrial carriers that modulate the energetic efficiency and, as a result, can lower superoxide levels. Here, we describe the discovery of a small-molecule inhibitor of the UCPs. Screening of potential UCP1 regulators led to the identification of chromane derivatives that inhibit its proton conductance. Members of the UCP family can act as a defense against oxidative stress and, thus, UCP2 plays a ...