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Kim J, Rosenberger MG, Chen S, IP CKM, Bahmani A, Chen Q, Shen J, Tang Y, Wang A, Kenna E, Son M, Tay S, Ferguson AL, Esser-Kahn AP. Discovery of New States of Immunomodulation for Vaccine Adjuvants via High Throughput Screening: Expanding Innate Responses to PRRs. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2023; 9:427-439. [PMID: 36968540 PMCID: PMC10037445 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Stimulation of the innate immune system is crucial in both effective vaccinations and immunotherapies. This is often achieved through adjuvants, molecules that usually activate pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and stimulate two innate immune signaling pathways: the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells pathway (NF-κB) and the interferon regulatory factors pathway (IRF). Here, we demonstrate the ability to alter and improve adjuvant activity via the addition of small molecule "immunomodulators". By modulating signaling activity instead of receptor binding, these molecules allow the customization of select innate responses. We demonstrate both inhibition and enhancement of the products of the NF-κB and IRF pathways by several orders of magnitude. Some modulators apply generally across many receptors, while others focus specifically on individual receptors. Modulators boost correlates of a protective immune responses in a commercial flu vaccine model and reduced correlates of reactogenicity in a typhoid vaccine model. These modulators have a range of applications: from adjuvanticity in prophylactics to enhancement of immunotherapy.
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Ivankin DI, Kornienko TE, Mikhailova MA, Dyrkheeva NS, Zakharenko AL, Achara C, Reynisson J, Golyshev VM, Luzina OA, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI. Novel TDP1 Inhibitors: Disubstituted Thiazolidine-2,4-Diones Containing Monoterpene Moieties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043834. [PMID: 36835244 PMCID: PMC9964680 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Tyrosyl-DNA-phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) is a promising target for antitumor therapy; the use of TDP1 inhibitors with a topoisomerase 1 poison such as topotecan is a potential combination therapy. In this work, a novel series of 3,5-disubstituted thiazolidine-2,4-diones was synthesized and tested against TDP1. The screening revealed some active compounds with IC50 values less than 5 μM. Interestingly, compounds 20d and 21d were the most active, with IC50 values in the submicromolar concentration range. None of the compounds showed cytotoxicity against HCT-116 (colon carcinoma) and MRC-5 (human lung fibroblasts) cell lines in the 1-100 μM concentration range. Finally, this class of compounds did not sensitize cancer cells to the cytotoxic effect of topotecan.
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- Dmitry I. Ivankin
- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 5BC, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 5BC, UK
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence:
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Latonduine-1-Amino-Hydantoin Hybrid, Triazole-Fused Latonduine Schiff Bases and Their Metal Complexes: Synthesis, X-ray and Electron Diffraction, Molecular Docking Studies and Antiproliferative Activity. INORGANICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11010030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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A series of latonduine derivatives, namely 11-nitro-indolo[2,3-d]benzazepine-7-(1-amino-hydantoin) (B), triazole-fused indolo[2,3-d]benzazepine-based Schiff bases HL1 and HL2 and metal complexes [M(p-cymene)(HL1)Cl]Cl, where M = Ru (1), Os (2), and [Cu(HL2)Cl2] (3) were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic techniques (UV–vis, 1H, 13C, 15N–1H HSQC NMR) and ESI mass spectrometry. The molecular structures of B and HL1 were confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, while that of 3 by electron diffraction of nanometer size crystalline sample. Molecular docking calculations of species B in the binding pocket of PIM-1 enzyme revealed that the 1-amino-hydantoin moiety is not involved in any hydrogen-bonding interactions, even though a good accommodation of the host molecule in the ATP binding pocket of the enzyme was found. The antiproliferative activity of organic compounds B, HL1 and HL2, as well as complexes 1–3 was investigated in lung adenocarcinoma A549, colon adenocarcinoma LS-174 and triple-negative breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231 cells and normal human lung fibroblast cells MRC-5 by MTT assays; then, the results are discussed.
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Demehin AA, Thamnarak W, Lamtha T, Chatwichien J, Eurtivong C, Choowongkomon K, Chainok K, Ruchirawat S, Thasana N. Siamenflavones A-C, three undescribed biflavonoids from Selaginella siamensis Hieron. and biflavonoids from spike mosses as EGFR inhibitor. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 203:113374. [PMID: 35964804 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Three undescribed biflavonoids (BFVs), siamenflavones A-C along with twelve BFVs were isolated from Selaginella siamensis Hieron. and Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker (Selaginellaceae). The chemical structures of undescribed compounds were established through comprehensive spectroscopic techniques, chemical correlations, and X-ray crystallography. The ten isolated BFVs, siamenflavones A-C, delicaflavone, chrysocauflavone, robustaflavone, robustaflavone-4-methylether, amentoflavone, tetrahydro-amentoflavone, and sciadopitysin were evaluated for the antiproliferative effects against four human cancer cell lines A549, H1975, HepG2 and T47D. Delicaflavone and robustaflavone 4'-methylether exerted strong effects on the four human cancer cell lines. Siamenflavone B, delicaflavone and robustaflavone 4'-methylether showed potent inhibitory activities against wild-type EGFR. The inhibition of the compounds was further supported by molecular docking and predictive intermolecular interactions. Molecular dynamics simulation studies of siamenflavone B and robustaflavone-4'-methylether complexed to EGFR-TK further supported inhibition of the compounds to the ATP binding site. Finally, analysis of pharmacokinetic and electronic properties using density-functional theory and known drug index calculations suggest that the compounds are pharmaceutically compatible for drug administration.
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- Adebisi Adunola Demehin
- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Thammasat University Research Unit in Multifunctional Crystalline Materials and Applications (TU-McMa), Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12121, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand; Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand; Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Dragomanova S, Lazarova M, Munkuev A, Suslov E, Volcho K, Salakhutdinov N, Bibi A, Reynisson J, Tzvetanova E, Alexandrova A, Georgieva A, Uzunova D, Stefanova M, Kalfin R, Tancheva L. New Myrtenal–Adamantane Conjugates Alleviate Alzheimer’s-Type Dementia in Rat Model. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175456. [PMID: 36080227 PMCID: PMC9457974 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with memory impairment and other central nervous system (CNS) symptoms. Two myrtenal–adamantane conjugates (MACs) showed excellent CNS potential against Alzheimer’s models. Adamantane is a common pharmacophore for drug design, and myrtenal (M) demonstrated neuroprotective effects in our previous studies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the MACs’ neuroprotective properties in dementia. Methods: Scopolamine (Scop) was applied intraperitoneally in Wistar rats for 11 days, simultaneously with MACs or M as a referent, respectively. Brain acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity, noradrenaline and serotonin levels, and oxidative brain status determination followed behavioral tests on memory abilities. Molecular descriptors and docking analyses for AChE activity center affinity were performed. Results: M derivatives have favorable physicochemical parameters to enter the CNS. Both MACs restored memory damaged by Scop, showing significant AChE-inhibitory activity in the cortex, in contrast to M, supported by the modeling analysis. Moderate antioxidant properties were manifested by glutathione elevation and catalase activity modulation. MACs also altered noradrenaline and serotonin content in the hippocampus. Conclusion: For the first time, neuroprotective properties of two MACs in a rat dementia model were observed. They were stronger than the natural M effects, which makes the substances promising candidates for AD treatment.
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- Stela Dragomanova
- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria
- Correspondence: (S.D.); (K.V.)
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrentiev Av. 9, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrentiev Av. 9, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrentiev Av. 9, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence: (S.D.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrentiev Av. 9, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Healthcare, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Ivan Mihailov St. 66, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St., Block 23, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Shakila, Abbasi MA, Aziz-ur-Rehman, Siddiqui SZ, Nazir M, Raza H, Zafar A, Shah SA, Shahid M, Seo SY. Multi-step synthesis of indole-N-ethyltriazole hybrids amalgamated with N-arylated ethanamides: structure-activity relationship and mechanistic explorations through tyrosinase inhibition, kinetics and computational ascriptions. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Adamantane-Monoterpenoid Conjugates Linked via Heterocyclic Linkers Enhance the Cytotoxic Effect of Topotecan. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113374. [PMID: 35684313 PMCID: PMC9182348 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Inhibiting tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) is a promising strategy for increasing the effectiveness of existing antitumor therapy since it can remove the DNA lesions caused by anticancer drugs, which form covalent complexes with topoisomerase 1 (TOP1). Here, new adamantane-monoterpene conjugates with a 1,2,4-triazole or 1,3,4-thiadiazole linker core were synthesized, where (+)-and (-)-campholenic and (+)-camphor derivatives were used as monoterpene fragments. The campholenic derivatives 14a-14b and 15a-b showed activity against TDP1 at a low micromolar range with IC50 ~5-6 μM, whereas camphor-containing compounds 16 and 17 were ineffective. Surprisingly, all the compounds synthesized demonstrated a clear synergy with topotecan, a TOP1 poison, regardless of their ability to inhibit TDP1. These findings imply that different pathways of enhancing topotecan toxicity other than the inhibition of TDP1 can be realized.
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Wittmann C, Bacher F, Enyedy EA, Dömötör O, Spengler G, Madejski C, Reynisson J, Arion VB. Highly Antiproliferative Latonduine and Indolo[2,3- c]quinoline Derivatives: Complex Formation with Copper(II) Markedly Changes the Kinase Inhibitory Profile. J Med Chem 2022; 65:2238-2261. [PMID: 35104137 PMCID: PMC8842277 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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A series of latonduine
and indoloquinoline derivatives HL1–HL8 and their copper(II)
complexes (1–8) were synthesized and comprehensively
characterized. The structures of five compounds (HL6, [CuCl(L1)(DMF)]·DMF, [CuCl(L2)(CH3OH)], [CuCl(L3)]·0.5H2O, and [CuCl2(H2L5)]Cl·2DMF) were elucidated
by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The copper(II) complexes revealed
low micro- to sub-micromolar IC50 values with promising
selectivity toward human colon adenocarcinoma multidrug-resistant
Colo320 cancer cells as compared to the doxorubicin-sensitive Colo205
cell line. The lead compounds HL4 and 4 as well as HL8 and 8 induced apoptosis efficiently in Colo320 cells. In addition, the
copper(II) complexes had higher affinity to DNA than their metal-free
ligands. HL8 showed selective inhibition for
the PIM-1 enzyme, while 8 revealed strong inhibition
of five other enzymes, i.e., SGK-1, PKA, CaMK-1, GSK3β, and
MSK1, from a panel of 50 kinases. Furthermore, molecular modeling
of the ligands and complexes showed a good fit to the binding pockets
of these targets.
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- Christopher Wittmann
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse, 42, Vienna A1090, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse, 42, Vienna A1090, Austria
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, Szeged H-6720, Hungary.,MTA-SZTE Lendület Functional Metal Complexes Research Group, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, Szeged H-6720, Hungary.,MTA-SZTE Lendület Functional Metal Complexes Research Group, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
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- MTA-SZTE Lendület Functional Metal Complexes Research Group, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, Szeged H-6720, Hungary.,Department of Medical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center and Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, Semmelweis u. 6, Szeged H-6725, Hungary
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse, 42, Vienna A1090, Austria
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse, 42, Vienna A1090, Austria
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O’Connor S, Le Bihan YV, Westwood IM, Liu M, Mak OW, Zazeri G, Povinelli APR, Jones AM, van Montfort R, Reynisson J, Collins I. Discovery and Characterization of a Cryptic Secondary Binding Site in the Molecular Chaperone HSP70. Molecules 2022; 27:817. [PMID: 35164081 PMCID: PMC8839746 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Heat Shock Protein 70s (HSP70s) are key molecular chaperones that are overexpressed in many cancers and often associated with metastasis and poor prognosis. It has proven difficult to develop ATP-competitive, drug-like small molecule inhibitors of HSP70s due to the flexible and hydrophilic nature of the HSP70 ATP-binding site and its high affinity for endogenous nucleotides. The aim of this study was to explore the potential for the inhibition of HSP70 through alternative binding sites using fragment-based approaches. A surface plasmon resonance (SPR) fragment screen designed to detect secondary binding sites in HSP70 led to the identification by X-ray crystallography of a cryptic binding site in the nucleotide-binding domain (NBD) of HSP70 adjacent to the ATP-binding site. Fragment binding was confirmed and characterized as ATP-competitive using SPR and ligand-observed NMR methods. Molecular dynamics simulations were applied to understand the interactions with the protein upon ligand binding, and local secondary structure changes consistent with interconversion between the observed crystal structures with and without the cryptic pocket were detected. A virtual high-throughput screen (vHTS) against the cryptic pocket was conducted, and five compounds with diverse chemical scaffolds were confirmed to bind to HSP70 with micromolar affinity by SPR. These results identified and characterized a new targetable site on HSP70. While targeting HSP70 remains challenging, the new site may provide opportunities to develop allosteric ATP-competitive inhibitors with differentiated physicochemical properties from current series.
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- Suzanne O’Connor
- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (O.W.M.); (J.R.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK; (G.Z.); (A.P.R.P.); (A.M.J.)
- Departamento de Física, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE), UNESP, Rua Cristovão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK; (G.Z.); (A.P.R.P.); (A.M.J.)
- Departamento de Física, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE), UNESP, Rua Cristovão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK; (G.Z.); (A.P.R.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (O.W.M.); (J.R.)
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK; (S.O.); (Y.-V.L.B.); (I.M.W.); (M.L.); (R.v.M.)
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Salomatina OV, Dyrkheeva NS, Popadyuk II, Zakharenko AL, Ilina ES, Komarova NI, Reynisson J, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI, Volcho KP. New Deoxycholic Acid Derived Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 1 Inhibitors Also Inhibit Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 2. Molecules 2021; 27:molecules27010072. [PMID: 35011303 PMCID: PMC8746696 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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A series of deoxycholic acid (DCA) amides containing benzyl ether groups on the steroid core were tested against the tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) and 2 (TDP2) enzymes. In addition, 1,2,4- and 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized to study the linker influence between a para-bromophenyl moiety and the steroid scaffold. The DCA derivatives demonstrated promising inhibitory activity against TDP1 with IC50 in the submicromolar range. Furthermore, the amides and the 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives inhibited the TDP2 enzyme but at substantially higher concentration. Tryptamide 5 and para-bromoanilide 8 derivatives containing benzyloxy substituent at the C-3 position and non-substituted hydroxy group at C-12 on the DCA scaffold inhibited both TDP1 and TDP2 as well as enhanced the cytotoxicity of topotecan in non-toxic concentration in vitro. According to molecular modeling, ligand 5 is anchored into the catalytic pocket of TDP1 by one hydrogen bond to the backbone of Gly458 as well as by π–π stacking between the indolyl rings of the ligand and Tyr590, resulting in excellent activity. It can therefore be concluded that these derivatives contribute to the development of specific TDP1 and TDP2 inhibitors for adjuvant therapy against cancer in combination with topoisomerase poisons.
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- Oksana V. Salomatina
- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (O.V.S.); (I.I.P.); (N.I.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.S.D.); (A.L.Z.); (E.S.I.); (O.I.L.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (O.V.S.); (I.I.P.); (N.I.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.S.D.); (A.L.Z.); (E.S.I.); (O.I.L.)
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.S.D.); (A.L.Z.); (E.S.I.); (O.I.L.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (O.V.S.); (I.I.P.); (N.I.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK;
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (O.V.S.); (I.I.P.); (N.I.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.S.D.); (A.L.Z.); (E.S.I.); (O.I.L.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent’ev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (O.V.S.); (I.I.P.); (N.I.K.); (N.F.S.)
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Rees SWP, Leung E, Reynisson J, Barker D, Pilkington LI. Development of 2-Morpholino-N-hydroxybenzamides as anti-proliferative PC-PLC inhibitors. Bioorg Chem 2021; 114:105152. [PMID: 34328856 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C (PC-PLC) is a key enzyme involved in the metabolism of the mammalian phospholipid phosphatidylcholine into secondary messengers diacylglycerol (DAG) and phosphocholine. DAG and phosphocholine have been identified to amplify various cellular processes involved in oncogenesis such as proliferation, cell-cycle activation, differentiation and motility, therefore making PC-PLC a potential target for novel anti-cancer treatments. The current literature standard for PC-PLC inhibition, tricyclodecan-9-yl-potassium xanthate (D609), has been shown to arrest proliferation in multiple cancer cell lines, however, it is not drug-like resulting in low aqueous stability, making it a poor drug candidate. 2-Morpholinobenzoic acids have been shown to have improved PC-PLC inhibitory activity compared to D609, with molecular modelling identifying chelation of the carboxylic acid to catalytic Zn2+ ions in the PC-PLC active site being a key interaction. In this study, the carboxylic acid motif was replaced with a hydroxamic acid to strengthen the Zn2+ interaction. It was found that the hydroxamic acid derivatives displayed PC-PLC inhibitory activity similar, or better, than D609. Furthermore, these novel inhibitors had potent anti-proliferative activity in MDA-MB-231 and HCT-116 cancer cell lines, far greater than D609 and previous 2-morpholinobenzoic acids.
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- Shaun W P Rees
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
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New Hybrid Compounds Combining Fragments of Usnic Acid and Monoterpenoids for Effective Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 1 Inhibition. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11070973. [PMID: 34356597 PMCID: PMC8301776 DOI: 10.3390/biom11070973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Usnic acid (UA) is a secondary metabolite of lichens that exhibits a wide range of biological activities. Previously, we found that UA derivatives are effective inhibitors of tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1). It can remove covalent complex DNA-topoisomerase 1 (TOP1) stabilized by the TOP1 inhibitor topotecan, neutralizing the effect of the drugs. TDP1 removes damage at the 3′ end of DNA caused by other anticancer agents. Thus, TDP1 is a promising therapeutic target for the development of drug combinations with topotecan, as well as other drugs for cancer treatment. Ten new UA enamino derivatives with variation in the terpene fragment and substituent of the UA backbone were synthesized and tested as TDP1 inhibitors. Four compounds, 11a-d, had IC50 values in the 0.23–0.40 μM range. Molecular modelling showed that 11a-d, with relatively short aliphatic chains, fit to the important binding domains. The intrinsic cytotoxicity of 11a-d was tested on two human cell lines. The compounds had low cytotoxicity with CC50 ≥ 60 μM for both cell lines. 11a and 11c had high inhibition efficacy and low cytotoxicity, and they enhanced topotecan’s cytotoxicity in cancerous HeLa cells but reduced it in the non-cancerous HEK293A cells. This “protective” effect from topotecan on non-cancerous cells requires further investigation.
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Leung E, Ayine-Tora DM, Santos-Ledo A, Korolchuk VI, Reynisson J. Identification of novel Atg3-Atg8 inhibitors using virtual screening for autophagy modulation. Bioorg Chem 2021; 114:105092. [PMID: 34147881 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A collection of 9050 natural products, their derivatives, and mimetics, was virtually screened against the human Atg3-Atg8 (Atg - autophagy) binding scaffold. By blocking this interaction, the lipidation of Atg8 does not occur and the formation of autophagosomes is inhibited. Forty-three (43) potential ligands were tested using enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (eGFP) tagged LC3, the human ortholog of Atg8, in MCF7 breast cancer cells. Three hits showed single digit µM IC50 values with AT110, an isoflavone derivative, being the best at 1.2 ± 0.6 µM. Molecular modelling against Atg8 in conjunction with structural activity relationship (SAR) strongly supports the binding to this target. Testing in a panel of cancer cell lines showed little cytotoxic effect as compared to chloroquine. However, same concentration of AT110 was shown to be toxic to young zebrafish embryos. This can be explained in terms of the autophagy process being very active in the zebrafish embryos rendering them susceptible to AT110 whereas in the cancer cells tested the autophagy is not usually active. Nevertheless, AT110 blocks autophagy flux in the zebrafish confirming that the ligand is modulating autophagy. A small molecule non-cytotoxic autophagy inhibitor would open the door for adjunct therapies to bolster many established anticancer drugs, reducing their efficacious concentration thus limiting undesirable site effects. In addition, since many cancer types rely on the autophagy mechanism to survive a therapeutic regime, recurrence can potentially be reduced. The discovery of AT110 is an important step in establishing such an adjunct therapy.
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- Euphemia Leung
- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Biosciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom.
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Novel Tdp1 Inhibitors Based on Adamantane Connected with Monoterpene Moieties via Heterocyclic Fragments. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26113128. [PMID: 34073771 PMCID: PMC8197275 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) is a promising target for anticancer therapy due to its ability to counter the effects topoisomerase 1 (Top1) poison, such as topotecan, thus, decreasing their efficacy. Compounds containing adamantane and monoterpenoid residues connected via 1,2,4-triazole or 1,3,4-thiadiazole linkers were synthesized and tested against Tdp1. All the derivatives exhibited inhibition at low micromolar or nanomolar concentrations with the most potent inhibitors having IC50 values in the 0.35–0.57 µM range. The cytotoxicity was determined in the HeLa, HCT-116 and SW837 cancer cell lines; moderate CC50 (µM) values were seen from the mid-teens to no effect at 100 µM. Furthermore, citral derivative 20c, α-pinene-derived compounds 20f, 20g and 25c, and the citronellic acid derivative 25b were found to have a sensitizing effect in conjunction with topotecan in the HeLa cervical cancer and colon adenocarcinoma HCT-116 cell lines. The ligands are predicted to bind in the catalytic pocket of Tdp1 and have favorable physicochemical properties for further development as a potential adjunct therapy with Top1 poisons.
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Mak OW, Sharma N, Reynisson J, Leung IKH. Discovery of novel Hsp90 C-terminal domain inhibitors that disrupt co-chaperone binding. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2021; 38:127857. [PMID: 33609661 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2021.127857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is an essential molecular chaperone that performs vital stress-related and housekeeping functions in cells and is a current therapeutic target for diseases such as cancers. Particularly, the development of Hsp90 C-terminal domain (CTD) inhibitors is highly desirable as inhibitors that target the N-terminal nucleotide-binding domain may cause unwanted biological effects. Herein, we report on the discovery of two drug-like novel Hsp90 CTD inhibitors by using virtual screening and intrinsic protein fluorescence quenching binding assays, paving the way for future development of new therapies that employ molecular chaperone inhibitors.
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- Oi Wei Mak
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam Building, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
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Gladkova ED, Chepanova AA, Ilina ES, Zakharenko AL, Reynisson J, Luzina OA, Volcho KP, Lavrik OI, Salakhutdinov NF. Discovery of Novel Sultone Fused Berberine Derivatives as Promising Tdp1 Inhibitors. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26071945. [PMID: 33808389 PMCID: PMC8037669 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26071945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A new type of berberine derivatives was obtained by the reaction of berberrubine with aliphatic sulfonyl chlorides. The new polycyclic compounds have a sultone ring condensed to C and D rings of a protoberberine core. The reaction conditions were developed to facilitate the formation of sultones with high yields without by-product formation. Thus, it was shown that the order of addition of reagents affects the composition of the reaction products: when sulfochlorides are added to berberrubine, their corresponding 9-O-sulfonates are predominantly formed; when berberrubine is added to pre-generated sulfenes, sultones are the only products. The reaction was shown to proceed stereo-selectively and the cycle configuration was confirmed by 2D NMR spectroscopy. The inhibitory activity of the synthesized sultones and their 12-brominated analogs against the DNA-repair enzyme tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1), an important target for a potential antitumor therapy, was studied. All derivatives were active in the micromolar and submicromolar range, in contrast to the acyclic analogs and 9-O-sulfonates, which were inactive. The significance of the sultone cycle and bromine substituent in binding with the enzyme was confirmed using molecular modeling. The active inhibitors are mostly non-toxic to the HeLa cancer cell line, and several ligands show synergy with topotecan, a topoisomerase 1 poison in clinical use. Thus, novel berberine derivatives can be considered as candidates for adjuvant therapy against cancer.
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- Elizaveta D. Gladkova
- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.D.G.); (K.P.V.)
- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 1, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (A.L.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (A.L.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (A.L.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK;
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.D.G.); (K.P.V.)
- Correspondence: (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.D.G.); (K.P.V.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (A.L.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.D.G.); (K.P.V.)
- Correspondence: (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
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Haverkate NA, van Rensburg M, Kumara S, Reynisson J, Leung E, Pilkington LI, Barker D. Improving the solubility of anti-proliferative thieno[2,3-b]quinoline-2-carboxamides. Bioorg Med Chem 2021; 37:116092. [PMID: 33725562 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Thieno[2,3-b]pyridines are a class of compounds known for their potent anti-proliferative activities against a range of human cancer cell lines. In this research, a number of strategies to generate analogues that have improved aqueous solubility whilst retaining the potent anti-proliferative actions, compared to previously-explored compounds in this class, were made. Herein we report the synthesis of 80 novel compounds, comprising two series, all based on the thieno[2,3-b]pyridine core structure. Overall, it was found that introducing alternative heterocycles did not notably improve the solubility or retain anti-proliferative activity seen in previously-reported analogues. However, pleasingly it was discovered, that the best strategy for improving the solubility was the alteration of the appended alkyl ring to introduce polar groups such as alcohols, ketones and substituted amine groups. In addition to this finding, we have discovered a thieno[2,3-b]pyridine, 15e, with greater aqueous solubility that has ever been seen for this class of compounds that is also a potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth, with IC50's in the nanomolar range. This new lead structure will form the basis of future explorations into this class of compounds.
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- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
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- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand; The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Salomatina OV, Popadyuk II, Zakharenko AL, Zakharova OD, Chepanova AA, Dyrkheeva NS, Komarova NI, Reynisson J, Anarbaev RO, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI, Volcho KP. Deoxycholic acid as a molecular scaffold for tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 inhibition: A synthesis, structure-activity relationship and molecular modeling study. Steroids 2021; 165:108771. [PMID: 33221302 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2020.108771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Para-Bromoanilides of deoxycholic acid with various functional groups on the steroid scaffold were designed as promising tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) inhibitors. Tdp1 is a DNA repair enzyme, involved in removing DNA damage caused by topoisomerase I poisons; an important class of anticancer drugs. Thus, reducing the activity of Tdp1 can increase the efficacy of anticancer drugs in current use. Inhibitory activity in the low micromolar and submicromolar concentrations was observed with 3,12-dimethoxy para-bromoanilide 17 being the most active with an IC50 value of 0.27 μM. The activity of N-methyl para-bromoanilides was 3-4.8 times lower than of the corresponding para-bromoanilides. Increased potency of the ligands was seen with higher molecular weight and log P values. The ligands were evaluated for their cytotoxic potential in a panel of tumor cell lines; all were nontoxic to the A549 pulmonary adenocarcinoma cell line. However, derivatives containing a hydroxyl group at the 12th position were more toxic than their 12-hydroxyl group counterparts (acetoxy-, oxo- and methoxy- group) against HCT-116 human colon and HepG2 hepatocellular carcinomas. In addition, an N-methyl substitution led to an increase in toxicity for the HCT-116 and HepG2 cell lines. The excellent activity as well as low cytotoxicity, derivative 17 can be considered as a lead compound for further development.
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- Oksana V Salomatina
- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation.
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, SB RAS, 8, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9, Lavrent'ev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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The First Berberine-Based Inhibitors of Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1), an Important DNA Repair Enzyme. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21197162. [PMID: 32998385 PMCID: PMC7582571 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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A series of berberine and tetrahydroberberine sulfonate derivatives were prepared and tested against the tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) DNA-repair enzyme. The berberine derivatives inhibit the Tdp1 enzyme in the low micromolar range; this is the first reported berberine based Tdp1 inhibitor. A structure–activity relationship analysis revealed the importance of bromine substitution in the 12-position on the tetrahydroberberine scaffold. Furthermore, it was shown that the addition of a sulfonate group containing a polyfluoroaromatic moiety at position 9 leads to increased potency, while most of the derivatives containing an alkyl fragment at the same position were not active. According to the molecular modeling, the bromine atom in position 12 forms a hydrogen bond to histidine 493, a key catalytic residue. The cytotoxic effect of topotecan, a clinically important topoisomerase 1 inhibitor, was doubled in the cervical cancer HeLa cell line by derivatives 11g and 12g; both displayed low toxicity without topotecan. Derivatives 11g and 12g can therefore be used for further development to sensitize the action of clinically relevant Topo1 inhibitors.
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Design, Synthesis, and Biological Investigation of Novel Classes of 3-Carene-Derived Potent Inhibitors of TDP1. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25153496. [PMID: 32751997 PMCID: PMC7436013 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Two novel structural types of tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) inhibitors with hexahydroisobenzofuran 11 and 3-oxabicyclo [3.3.1]nonane 12 scaffolds were discovered. These monoterpene-derived compounds were synthesized through preliminary isomerization of (+)-3-carene to (+)-2-carene followed by reaction with heteroaromatic aldehydes. All the compounds inhibit the TDP1 enzyme at micro- and submicromolar levels, with the most potent compound having an IC50 value of 0.65 μM. TDP1 is an important DNA repair enzyme and a promising target for the development of new chemosensitizing agents. A panel of isogenic clones of the HEK293FT cell line knockout for the TDP1 gene was created using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. Cytotoxic effects of topotecan (Tpc) and non-cytotoxic compounds of the new structures were investigated separately and jointly in the TDP1 gene knockout cells. For two TDP1 inhibitors, 11h and 12k, a synergistic effect was observed with Tpc in the HEK293FT cells but was not found in TDP1 −/− cells. Thus, it is likely that the synergistic effect is caused by inhibition of TDP1. Synergy was also found for 11h in other cancer cell lines. Thus, sensitizing cancer cells using a non-cytotoxic drug can enhance the efficacy of currently used pharmaceuticals and, concomitantly, reduce toxic side effects.
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Eurtivong C, Pilkington LI, van Rensburg M, White RM, Brar HK, Rees S, Paulin EK, Xu CS, Sharma N, Leung IK, Leung E, Barker D, Reynisson J. Discovery of novel phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C drug-like inhibitors as potential anticancer agents. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 187:111919. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Khomenko TM, Zakharenko AL, Chepanova AA, Ilina ES, Zakharova OD, Kaledin VI, Nikolin VP, Popova NA, Korchagina DV, Reynisson J, Chand R, Ayine-Tora DM, Patel J, Leung IKH, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI. Promising New Inhibitors of Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase I (Tdp 1) Combining 4-Arylcoumarin and Monoterpenoid Moieties as Components of Complex Antitumor Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 21:ijms21010126. [PMID: 31878088 PMCID: PMC6982354 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) is an important DNA repair enzyme in humans, and a current and promising inhibition target for the development of new chemosensitizing agents due to its ability to remove DNA damage caused by topoisomerase 1 (Top1) poisons such as topotecan and irinotecan. Herein, we report our work on the synthesis and characterization of new Tdp1 inhibitors that combine the arylcoumarin (neoflavonoid) and monoterpenoid moieties. Our results showed that they are potent Tdp1 inhibitors with IC50 values in the submicromolar range. In vivo experiments with mice revealed that compound 3ba (IC50 0.62 µM) induced a significant increase in the antitumor effect of topotecan on the Krebs-2 ascites tumor model. Our results further strengthen the argument that Tdp1 is a druggable target with the potential to be developed into a clinically-potent adjunct therapy in conjunction with Top1 poisons.
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- Tatyana M. Khomenko
- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, 9 acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (D.V.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, 8, acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.L.Z.); (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (O.D.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, 8, acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.L.Z.); (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (O.D.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, 8, acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.L.Z.); (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (O.D.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, 8, acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.L.Z.); (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (O.D.Z.); (O.I.L.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, 10, acad. Lavrentjev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russian; (V.I.K.); (V.P.N.); (N.A.P.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, 10, acad. Lavrentjev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russian; (V.I.K.); (V.P.N.); (N.A.P.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, 10, acad. Lavrentjev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russian; (V.I.K.); (V.P.N.); (N.A.P.)
- Novosibirsk State University, V. Zelman Institute for Medicine and Psychology and Department of Natural Sciences, 2, Pirogova str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, 9 acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (D.V.K.); (N.F.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK;
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, 1142 Auckland, New Zealand; (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.); (J.P.); (I.K.H.L.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, 1142 Auckland, New Zealand; (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.); (J.P.); (I.K.H.L.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, 1142 Auckland, New Zealand; (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.); (J.P.); (I.K.H.L.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, 1142 Auckland, New Zealand; (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.); (J.P.); (I.K.H.L.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, 9 acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (D.V.K.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, V. Zelman Institute for Medicine and Psychology and Department of Natural Sciences, 2, Pirogova str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence:
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, 9 acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (D.V.K.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, V. Zelman Institute for Medicine and Psychology and Department of Natural Sciences, 2, Pirogova str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, 8, acad. Lavrentjev ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.L.Z.); (A.A.C.); (E.S.I.); (O.D.Z.); (O.I.L.)
- Novosibirsk State University, V. Zelman Institute for Medicine and Psychology and Department of Natural Sciences, 2, Pirogova str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Department of Physical and Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Altai State University, 61, Lenina Ave., 656049 Barnaul, Russia
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Mamontova EM, Zakharenko AL, Zakharova OD, Dyrkheeva NS, Volcho KP, Reynisson J, Arabshahi HJ, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI. Identification of novel inhibitors for the tyrosyl-DNA-phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) mutant SCAN1 using virtual screening. Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 28:115234. [PMID: 31831297 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.115234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Spinocerebellar ataxia syndrome with axonal neuropathy (SCAN1) is a debilitating neurological disease that is caused by the mutation the Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) DNA repair enzyme. The crucial His493 in TDP1's binding site is replaced with an arginine amino acid residue rendering the enzyme dysfunctional. A virtual screen was performed against the homology model of SCAN1 and seventeen compounds were identified and tested in a novel SCAN1 specific biochemical assay. Six compounds showed activity with IC50 values between 3.5 and 25.1 µM. The most active ligand 5 (3.5 µM) is a dicoumarin followed by a close structural analogue 6 at 6.0 µM. A less potent series of β-carbolines (14 and 15) was found with potency in the mid-teens. According to molecular modelling an excellent fit for the active ligands into the binding pocket is predicted. To the best of our knowledge, data on inhibitors of the mutant form of TDP1 has not been reported previously. The virtual hits were also tested for wild type TDP1 activity and all six SCAN1 inhibitors are potent for the former, e.g., ligand 5 has a measured IC50 at 99 nM. In the last decade, TDP1 is considered as a promising target for adjuvant therapy against cancer in combination with Topoisomerase 1 poisons. The active ligands are mostly non-toxic to cancer cell lines A-549, T98G and MCF-7 as well as the immortalized WI-38 human fetal lung cells. Furthermore, ligands 5 and 7, show promising synergy in conjunction with topotecan, a clinically used topoisomerase 1 anticancer drug. The active ligands 5, 7, 14 and 15 have a good balance of the physicochemical properties required for oral bioavailability making the excellent candidates for further development.
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- E M Mamontova
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation; Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Lavrentiev Ave., Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation.
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Discovery and Characterisation of Dual Inhibitors of Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase (TDO2) and Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) Using Virtual Screening. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24234346. [PMID: 31795096 PMCID: PMC6930675 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24234346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cancers express tryptophan catabolising enzymes indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) and tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO2) to produce immunosuppressive tryptophan metabolites that undermine patients’ immune systems, leading to poor disease outcomes. Both enzymes are validated targets for cancer immunotherapy but there is a paucity of potent TDO2 and dual IDO1/TDO2 inhibitors. To identify novel dual IDO1/TDO2 scaffolds, 3D shape similarity and pharmacophore in silico screening was conducted using TDO2 as a model for both systems. The obtained hits were tested in cancer cell lines expressing mainly IDO1 (SKOV3—ovarian), predominantly TDO2 (A172—brain), and both IDO1 and TDO2 (BT549—breast). Three virtual screening hits were confirmed as inhibitors (TD12, TD18 and TD34). Dose response experiments showed that TD34 is the most potent inhibitor capable of blocking both IDO1 and TDO2 activity, with the IC50 value for BT549 at 3.42 µM. This work identified new scaffolds able to inhibit both IDO1 and TDO2, thus enriching the collection of dual IDO1/TDO2 inhibitors and providing chemical matter for potential development into future anticancer drugs.
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Eurtivong C, Choowongkomon K, Ploypradith P, Ruchirawat S. Molecular docking study of lamellarin analogues and identification of potential inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase strand transfer complex by virtual screening. Heliyon 2019; 5:e02811. [PMID: 31763475 PMCID: PMC6861579 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Molecular docking has been applied to elucidate the binding of lamellarin analogues with HIV-1 integrase strand transfer complex (PDB ID: 5U1C). The results suggest hydrogen bond interaction with residue Glu92 is key, and stabilisation by π-π stacking interactions with DNA base is chiefly influential to strand transfer activity. Other residues involved in hydrogen bonding are Cys65, His67, Asp64, Asp116 and chelation with Mg2+ ion was seen for certain analogues. Furthermore, hydrophobic interactions can be accounted for several amino acids including Asp64, Cys65, Asp116, His67, Glu92, Tyr143, Phe121, Gly118, Pro142 and Val72, as well as the DNA base. The molecular docking results are in line with the reported literatures of other inhibitors and strand transfer activity observed previously by Faulkner. We further employed molecular docking simulation to virtually screen and identified 4 novel potential inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase strand transfer complex from a Chembridge diversity collection of 25,132 small molecule compounds; Chembridge ID compound codes: 22850303, 27553460, 24578440 and 27591056. The candidates clearly formed hydrogen bonding interactions with important residues: His67 and Glu92. In addition, hydrophobic interactions were seen with residues similar to interactions with lamellarin analogues. The calculated drug-like scores are suggestive of these compounds to have clinical potential and ADMET predictions implied of their acceptable pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles.
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- Chatchakorn Eurtivong
- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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Identification of Isoform-Selective Ligands for the Middle Domain of Heat Shock Protein 90 (Hsp90). Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20215333. [PMID: 31717777 PMCID: PMC6862331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20215333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The molecular chaperone heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is a current inhibition target for the treatment of diseases, including cancer. In humans, there are two major cytosolic isoforms of Hsp90 (Hsp90α and Hsp90β). Hsp90α is inducible and Hsp90β is constitutively expressed. Most Hsp90 inhibitors are pan-inhibitors that target both cytosolic isoforms of Hsp90. The development of isoform-selective inhibitors of Hsp90 may enable better clinical outcomes. Herein, by using virtual screening and binding studies, we report our work in the identification and characterisation of novel isoform-selective ligands for the middle domain of Hsp90β. Our results pave the way for further development of isoform-selective Hsp90 inhibitors.
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Filimonov AS, Chepanova AA, Luzina OA, Zakharenko AL, Zakharova OD, Ilina ES, Dyrkheeva NS, Kuprushkin MS, Kolotaev AV, Khachatryan DS, Patel J, Leung IK, Chand R, Ayine-Tora DM, Reynisson J, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Lavrik OI. New Hydrazinothiazole Derivatives of Usnic Acid as Potent Tdp1 Inhibitors. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24203711. [PMID: 31619021 PMCID: PMC6832265 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24203711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (Tdp1) is a promising therapeutic target in cancer therapy. Combination chemotherapy using Tdp1 inhibitors as a component can potentially improve therapeutic response to many chemotherapeutic regimes. A new set of usnic acid derivatives with hydrazonothiazole pharmacophore moieties were synthesized and evaluated as Tdp1 inhibitors. Most of these compounds were found to be potent inhibitors with IC50 values in the low nanomolar range. The activity of the compounds was verified by binding experiments and supported by molecular modeling. The ability of the most effective inhibitors, used at non-toxic concentrations, to sensitize tumors to the anticancer drug topotecan was also demonstrated. The order of administration of the inhibitor and topotecan on their synergistic effect was studied, suggesting that prior or simultaneous introduction of the inhibitor with topotecan is the most effective.
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- Aleksander S. Filimonov
- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.S.F.); (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 1, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.S.F.); (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 8, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.C.); (A.L.Z.); (O.D.Z.); (E.S.I.); (N.S.D.); (M.S.K.)
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- The Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Institute of Chemical Reagents and High Purity Chemical Substances of National Research Centre, Kurchatov Institute, 107076 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.K.); (D.S.K.)
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- The Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Institute of Chemical Reagents and High Purity Chemical Substances of National Research Centre, Kurchatov Institute, 107076 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.K.); (D.S.K.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (J.P.); (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (J.P.); (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (J.P.); (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.)
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (J.P.); (R.C.); (D.M.A.-T.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Hornbeam Building, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK;
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.S.F.); (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 1, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence: (K.P.V.); (O.I.L.); Tel.: +7-383-3308870 (K.P.V.); + 7-383-3635195 (O.I.L.)
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.S.F.); (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 1, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 9, Akademika Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.S.F.); (O.A.L.); (N.F.S.)
- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 1, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence: (K.P.V.); (O.I.L.); Tel.: +7-383-3308870 (K.P.V.); + 7-383-3635195 (O.I.L.)
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The Development of Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 1 Inhibitors. Combination of Monoterpene and Adamantine Moieties via Amide or Thioamide Bridges. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9132767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Eleven amide and thioamide derivatives with monoterpene and adamantine substituents were synthesised. They were tested for their activity against the tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 DNA (Tdp1) repair enzyme with the most potent compound 47a, having an IC50 value of 0.64 M. When tested in the A-549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line, no or very limited cytotoxic effect was observed for the ligands. However, in conjunction with topotecan, a well-established Topoisomerase 1 (Top1) poison in clinical use against cancer, derivative 46a was very cytotoxic at 5 M concentration, displaying strong synergism. This effect was only seen for 46a (IC50—3.3 M) albeit some other ligands had better IC50 values. Molecular modelling into the catalytic site of Tdp1 predicted plausible binding mode of 46a, effectively blocking access to the catalytic site.
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Sari S, Kart D, Sabuncuoğlu S, Doğan İS, Özdemir Z, Bozbey İ, Gencel M, Eşsiz Ş, Reynisson J, Karakurt A, Saraç S, Dalkara S. Antifungal screening and in silico mechanistic studies of an in-house azole library. Chem Biol Drug Des 2019; 94:1944-1955. [PMID: 31260179 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Systemic Candida infections pose a serious public health problem with high morbidity and mortality. C. albicans is the major pathogen identified in candidiasis; however, non-albicans Candida spp. with antifungal resistance are now more prevalent. Azoles are first-choice antifungal drugs for candidiasis; however, they are ineffective for certain infections caused by the resistant strains. Azoles block ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting fungal CYP51, which leads to disruption of fungal membrane permeability. In this study, we screened for antifungal activity of an in-house azole library of 65 compounds to identify hit matter followed by a molecular modeling study for their CYP51 inhibition mechanism. Antifungal susceptibility tests against standard Candida spp. including C. albicans revealed derivatives 12 and 13 as highly active. Furthermore, they showed potent antibiofilm activity as well as neglectable cytotoxicity in a mouse fibroblast assay. According to molecular docking studies, 12 and 13 have the necessary binding characteristics for effective inhibition of CYP51. Finally, molecular dynamics simulations of the C. albicans CYP51 (CACYP51) homology model's catalytic site complexed with 13 were stable demonstrating excellent binding.
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Affiliation(s)
- Suat Sari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,School of Pharmacy, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Reynisson J. Generation of Quality Hit Matter for Successful Drug Discovery Projects. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24030381. [PMID: 30678174 PMCID: PMC6384824 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24030381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Jóhannes Reynisson
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
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