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Engudar G, Rodríguez-Rodríguez C, Mishra NK, Bergamo M, Amouroux G, Jensen KJ, Saatchi K, Häfeli UO. Metal-ion coordinated self-assembly of human insulin directs kinetics of insulin release as determined by preclinical SPECT/CT imaging. J Control Release 2022; 343:347-360. [PMID: 35085699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Human insulin (HI) has fascinating metal-facilitated self-assembly properties that are essential for its biological function. HI has a natural Zn2+ binding site and we have previously shown that covalently attached abiotic ligands (e.g., bipyridine, terpyridine) can lead to the formation of nanosized oligomeric structures through the coordination of metal ions. Here we studied the hypothesis that metal ions can be used to directly control the pharmacokinetics of insulin after covalent attachment of an abiotic ligand that binds metal ions. We evaluated the pharmacokinetics (PK) and biodistribution of HI self-assemblies directed by metal ion coordination (i.e., Fe2+/Zn2+, Eu3+/Zn2+, Fe2+/Co3+) using preclinical SPECT/CT imaging and ex vivo gamma counting. HI was site-specifically modified with terpyridine (Tpy) at the PheB1 or LysB29 position to create conjugates that bind either Fe2+ or Eu3+, while its natural binding site (e.g., HisB10) preferentially coordinates with either Zn2+ or Co3+. HI was also functionalized with trans-cyclooctene (TCO) opposite to Tpy at PheB1 or LysB29, respectively, to allow for tetrazine-TCO coupling via a tetrazine-modified DTPA followed by 111In-radiolabeling for SPECT/CT imaging. When the 111In-B29Tpy-HI conjugate was coordinated with Fe2+/Zn2+, its retention at the injection site 6 h after injection was ~8-fold higher than the control without the metal ions, while its kidney accumulation was lower. 111In-B1Tpy-HI showed comparable retention at the injection site 6 h after injection and slightly increased retention at 24 h. However, higher kidney accumulation and residence time of degraded 111In-B1Tpy-HI was observed compared to that of 111In-B29Tpy-HI. Quantitative PK analysis based on SPECT/CT images confirmed slower distribution from the injection site of the HI-metal ion assemblies compared to control HI conjugates. Our results show that the Tpy-binding site (i.e., PheB1 or LysB29) on HI and its coordination with the added metal ions (i.e., Fe2+/Zn2+ or Fe2+/Co3+) directed the distribution half-life of HI significantly. This clearly indicates that the PK of insulin can be controlled by complexation with different metal ions.
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- Gokce Engudar
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada; Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Kalomoiri P, Rodríguez-Rodríguez C, Sørensen KK, Bergamo M, Saatchi K, Häfeli UO, Jensen KJ. Bioimaging and Biodistribution of the Metal-Ion-Controlled Self-Assembly of PYY 3-36 Studied by SPECT/CT. Chembiochem 2020; 21:3338-3348. [PMID: 32667131 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202000266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The controlled self-assembly of peptide- and protein-based pharmaceuticals is of central importance for their mode of action and tuning of their properties. Peptide YY3-36 (PYY3-36 ) is a 36-residue peptide hormone that reduces food intake when peripherally administered. Herein, we describe the synthesis of a PYY3-36 analogue functionalized with a metal-ion-binding 2,2'-bipyridine ligand that enables self-assembly through metal complexation. Upon addition of CuII , the bipyridine-modified PYY3-36 peptide binds stoichiometric quantities of metal ions in solution and contributes to the organization of higher-order assemblies. In this study, we aimed to explore the size effect of the self-assembly in vivo by using non-invasive quantitative single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging. For this purpose, bipyridine-modified PYY3-36 was radiolabeled with a chelator holding 111 InIII , followed by the addition of CuII to the bipyridine ligand. SPECT/CT imaging and biodistribution studies showed fast renal clearance and accumulation in the kidney cortex. The radiolabeled bipyridyl-PYY3-36 conjugates with and without CuII presented a slightly slower excretion 1 h post injection compared to the unmodified-PYY3-36 , thus demonstrating that higher self-assemblies of the peptide might have an effect on the pharmacokinetics.
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- Panagiota Kalomoiri
- Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.,Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.,Center for Drug Delivery and Biophysics of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Østergaard M, Mishra NK, Jensen KJ. The ABC of Insulin: The Organic Chemistry of a Small Protein. Chemistry 2020; 26:8341-8357. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202000337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mads Østergaard
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Copenhagen Thorvaldsensvej 40 1871 Frederiksberg C Denmark
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Copenhagen Thorvaldsensvej 40 1871 Frederiksberg C Denmark
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Copenhagen Thorvaldsensvej 40 1871 Frederiksberg C Denmark
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Munch HK, Nygaard J, Christensen NJ, Engelbrekt C, Østergaard M, Porsgaard T, Hoeg-Jensen T, Zhang J, Arleth L, Thulstrup PW, Jensen KJ. Construction of Insulin 18-mer Nanoassemblies Driven by Coordination to Iron(II) and Zinc(II) Ions at Distinct Sites. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016; 55:2378-81. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201509088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- MAX-lab; Lund University; Sweden
- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry; Technical University of Denmark; Kgs. Lyngby Denmark
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- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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Munch HK, Nygaard J, Christensen NJ, Engelbrekt C, Østergaard M, Porsgaard T, Hoeg-Jensen T, Zhang J, Arleth L, Thulstrup PW, Jensen KJ. Construction of Insulin 18-mer Nanoassemblies Driven by Coordination to Iron(II) and Zinc(II) Ions at Distinct Sites. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201509088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
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- MAX-lab; Lund University; Sweden
- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry; Technical University of Denmark; Kgs. Lyngby Denmark
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- Niels Bohr Institute; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Copenhagen; Denmark
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