Structure-based design and synthesis of a series of hydroxamic acids with a quaternary-hydroxy group in P1 as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases

Examination of the S1 area of the active site of pro-stromelysin has led us to the design of novel and potent inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases containing constrained quaternary-hydroxy group at P1. The synthesis and biological activity of these compounds with variations at P1′, P2′, and P3′, will be described.