Synthesis and biological evaluation of 3-amino-2-pyrones as selective cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors

A group of 3-amino-2-pyrones were synthesized and their biological activities were evaluated for inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) activity. This study has led to the identification of COX-1-selective inhibitors. Among the tested compounds, the compound 5j exhibited the most potent COX-1 inhibitory activity (IC50 =19.32mg/mL) and COX-1 selectivity index (SI;1;=41.98). A group of 3-amino-2-pyrones were synthesized and their biological activities were evaluated for inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) activity. This study has led to the identification of COX-1-selective inhibitors. Among the tested compounds, the compound 5j exhibited the most potent COX-1 inhibitory activity (IC50=19.32μg/mL) and COX-1 selectivity index (SI=41.98).