title: The inhibition of tyrosinase by pyridinones.
abstract: 3-Hydroxypyridine-4-ones have potential as orally active chelators of iron(III) and therefore may find application in the treatment of thalassaemia. An undesirable feature of these molecules is that they inhibit tyrosinase. We have established that alkyl substitution at position 2 in the aromatic ring minimizes interaction with tyrosinase and does so without appreciably influencing the affinity for iron(III).
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, U.K.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hider
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lerch
mesh_terms: D004156:Catechol Oxidase / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D011728:Pyridones / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D011728:Pyridones; C020366:3-hydroxy-4-pyridone; D004156:Catechol Oxidase; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase