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    Nat Struct Mol Biol. 2004 Aug;11(8):730-7. Epub 2004 Jul 18.

    Allosteric inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B.

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    Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, 341 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, California 94080, USA.

    Abstract

    Obesity and type II diabetes are closely linked metabolic syndromes that afflict >100 million people worldwide. Although protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) has emerged as a promising target for the treatment of both syndromes, the discovery of pharmaceutically acceptable inhibitors that bind at the active site remains a substantial challenge. Here we describe the discovery of an allosteric site in PTP1B. Crystal structures of PTP1B in complex with allosteric inhibitors reveal a novel site located approximately 20 A from the catalytic site. We show that allosteric inhibitors prevent formation of the active form of the enzyme by blocking mobility of the catalytic loop, thereby exploiting a general mechanism used by tyrosine phosphatases. Notably, these inhibitors exhibit selectivity for PTP1B and enhance insulin signaling in cells. Allosteric inhibition is a promising strategy for targeting PTP1B and constitutes a mechanism that may be applicable to other tyrosine phosphatases.

    PMID:
    15258570
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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