The invention relates to the field of biological
medicine, and discloses a
protein degradation targeting chimera (PROTAC) compound targeting 11 beta-
hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11 beta-HSD1) and medical application of the
protein degradation targeting chimera (PROTAC) compound. The compound comprises a
structural unit shown as a formula I, X is a 11 beta-HSD1 binding ligand, Y is a connecting chain, Z is an E3
ubiquitin ligase ligand, ubiquitination degradation of 11 beta-HSD1 can be induced, and therefore the function of the compound can be regulated and controlled at the
protein level. Different from a traditional small-molecule inhibitor, the degradation agent can significantly reduce expression of 11 beta-HSD1 in cells and improve
glucocorticoid signal abnormality, and shows a novel action mode at molecular and cellular levels. In diabetes,
obesity,
lipid metabolism disorder and related complication models, the compound can reduce
blood sugar, improve
insulin sensitivity, regulate blood fat and relieve
inflammation, and shows a good treatment prospect. The half degradation concentration of a representative compound
in vitro is about 1000 nM, and feasible degradation efficiency is achieved. The compound can be synthesized by
Click chemistry and other methods, and can be prepared into a pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of
type II diabetes,
metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome and other diseases, and a new strategy is provided for research and development of related drugs.