1-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-phenylthiourea, also known as **DCP-PTU**, is a synthetic compound with a unique chemical structure. It belongs to the **thiourea** family and has been identified as a **potent inhibitor of the enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO)**.
**Here's why DCP-PTU is important for research:**
* **Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Inhibition:** MPO is an enzyme found in white blood cells (neutrophils) that plays a crucial role in the immune response. However, its activity can also contribute to inflammation and tissue damage in various diseases. DCP-PTU's ability to inhibit MPO makes it a potential therapeutic agent for treating conditions like:
* **Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD):** MPO is implicated in the inflammation associated with IBD.
* **Sepsis:** Excessive MPO activity contributes to the damage caused by sepsis.
* **Atherosclerosis:** MPO is involved in the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
* **Cancer:** MPO can promote tumor growth and metastasis.
* **Antioxidant Activity:** DCP-PTU has been shown to exhibit antioxidant activity, which may contribute to its therapeutic potential.
* **Anti-Inflammatory Activity:** DCP-PTU has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects, possibly due to its MPO inhibition and antioxidant properties.
* **Chemical Research:** DCP-PTU's unique structure and pharmacological properties make it a valuable tool for chemical research, particularly in the development of new drugs and drug candidates targeting MPO and related pathways.
**However, it's important to note that DCP-PTU is still under investigation and its safety and efficacy in humans haven't been fully established.** Further research is necessary to determine its potential therapeutic applications and to optimize its pharmacological profile.
**In summary, 1-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-phenylthiourea (DCP-PTU) is a promising molecule with potential applications in treating various inflammatory and oxidative stress-related diseases due to its potent MPO inhibitory activity and antioxidant properties.**
| ID Source | ID |
|---|---|
| PubMed CID | 887034 |
| CHEMBL ID | 1468866 |
| CHEBI ID | 121082 |
| Synonym |
|---|
| UPCMLD0ENAT0504-8149:001 |
| 89516-46-1 |
| nsc204784 |
| nsc-204784 |
| smr000271829 |
| n-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-n'-phenylthiourea |
| MLS000676828 , |
| CHEBI:121082 |
| AKOS000388739 |
| 1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-3-phenylthiourea |
| 1-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-phenylthiourea |
| HMS2529D05 |
| STL253815 |
| CHEMBL1468866 |
| 2M-337S |
| 3-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-1-phenylthiourea |
| 1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-3-phenyl-thiourea |
| bdbm43115 |
| 1-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-phenyl-thiourea |
| cid_887034 |
| Q27209324 |
| Z45832522 |
| n'-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-n-phenylcarbamimidothioic acid |
| DTXSID701008852 |
| CS-0355879 |
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| thioureas | Compounds of general formula RR'NC(=S)NR''R'''. |
| [compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res] | |
| Protein | Taxonomy | Measurement | Average (µ) | Min (ref.) | Avg (ref.) | Max (ref.) | Bioassay(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| glp-1 receptor, partial | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 28.1838 | 0.0184 | 6.8060 | 14.1254 | AID624417 |
| TDP1 protein | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 29.0929 | 0.0008 | 11.3822 | 44.6684 | AID686978; AID686979 |
| Microtubule-associated protein tau | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 39.8107 | 0.1800 | 13.5574 | 39.8107 | AID1468 |
| Smad3 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 12.5893 | 0.0052 | 7.8098 | 29.0929 | AID588855 |
| aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 10.0000 | 0.0112 | 12.4002 | 100.0000 | AID1030 |
| PINK1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 50.1187 | 2.8184 | 18.8959 | 44.6684 | AID624263 |
| nonstructural protein 1 | Influenza A virus (A/WSN/1933(H1N1)) | Potency | 8.9125 | 0.2818 | 9.7212 | 35.4813 | AID2326 |
| Parkin | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 50.1187 | 0.8199 | 14.8306 | 44.6684 | AID624263 |
| polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX12 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 39.8107 | 1.0000 | 12.2326 | 31.6228 | AID1452 |
| parathyroid hormone/parathyroid hormone-related peptide receptor precursor | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 100.0000 | 3.5481 | 19.5427 | 44.6684 | AID743266 |
| nuclear receptor ROR-gamma isoform 1 | Mus musculus (house mouse) | Potency | 6.6946 | 0.0079 | 8.2332 | 1,122.0200 | AID2546; AID2551 |
| geminin | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 25.9290 | 0.0046 | 11.3741 | 33.4983 | AID624296 |
| DNA dC->dU-editing enzyme APOBEC-3F isoform a | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 22.3872 | 0.0259 | 11.2398 | 31.6228 | AID602313 |
| Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 31.6228 | 1.9953 | 25.5327 | 50.1187 | AID624288 |
| [prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | |||||||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| renal water homeostasis | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| regulation of insulin secretion | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| cellular response to glucagon stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| G protein activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| adenylate cyclase activator activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| plasma membrane | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Assay ID | Title | Year | Journal | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID1745845 | Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| AID504812 | Inverse Agonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID504810 | Antagonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| AID651635 | Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| [information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||||
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 3 (60.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (20.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| This Compound (12.56) All Compounds (24.57) |
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 5 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||