Virtual screening for novel Atg5–Atg16 complex inhibitors for autophagy modulation

Compounds 14 and 62 were identified using virtual screening to inhibit autophagy. The expression levels of the LC3-II and p62 autophagy proteins were used. SAR analysis revealed another active compound 38. Formation of autophagosomes was severely reduced upon dosing of 14, 38 and 62.