Preparation of alpha-keto ester enol acetates as potential prodrugs of human neutrophil elastase inhibitors

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 1998 Jan 6;8(1):63-4. doi: 10.1016/s0960-894x(97)10184-6.

Abstract

Enol acetates of a-keto esters with E configuration were prepared as potential prodrugs for human neutrophil elastase (HNE) inhibitors.

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / chemistry*
  • Esters
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Elastase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Prodrugs / chemical synthesis*
  • Prodrugs / pharmacology
  • Protease Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Esters
  • Prodrugs
  • Protease Inhibitors
  • Leukocyte Elastase