Theoretical study on conformation-related activity of hypoglycemic sulfonylureas

Pharmacol Res Commun. 1983 Nov;15(10):901-7. doi: 10.1016/s0031-6989(83)80020-4.

Abstract

Theoretical conformational analysis has been carried out for different hypoglycemic sulfonylurea -Ca complexes. The formed complex has an hydrophobic external surface and a low amphiphilic character. Our results suggest that Calcium may effectively be transported across membranes of Langerhans B cells and that the different biological potencies of the drugs may be due in part to the shape of the different complexes.

MeSH terms

  • Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds