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Li K, Liu Y, Liu Y, Li Q, Guo L, Xie J. The reactivation kinetic analysis, molecular docking, and dynamics of oximes against three V-type nerve agents inhibited four human cholinesterases. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 396:111061. [PMID: 38763347 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Nerve agents pose significant threats to civilian and military populations. The reactivation of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is critical in treating acute poisoning, but there is still lacking broad-spectrum reactivators, which presents a big challenge. Therefore, insights gained from the reactivation kinetic analysis and molecular docking are essential for understanding the behavior of reactivators towards intoxicated AChE. In this research, we present a systematic determination of the reactivation kinetics of three V agents-inhibited four human ChEs [(AChE and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE)) from either native or recombinant resources, namely, red blood cell (RBC) AChE, rhAChE, hBChE, rhBChE) reactivated by five standard oximes. We unveiled the effect of native and recombinant ChEs on the reactivation kinetics of V agents ex vitro, where the reactivation kinetics characteristic of Vs-inhibited BChE was reported for the first time. In terms of the inhibition type, all of the five oxime reactivators exhibited noncompetitive inhibition. The inhibition potency of these reactivators would not lead to the difference in the reactivation kinetics between native and recombinant ChE. Despite the significant differences between the native and recombinant ChEs observed in the inhibition, aging, and spontaneous reactivation kinetics, the reactivation kinetics of V agent-inhibited ChEs by oximes were less differentiated, which were supported by the ligand docking results. We also found differences in the reactivation efficiency between five reactivators and the phosphorylated enzyme, and molecular dynamic simulations can further explain from the perspectives of conformational stability, hydrogen bonding, binding free energies, and amino acid contributions. By Poisson-Boltzmann surface area (MM-PBSA) calculations, the total binding free energy trends aligned well with the experimental kr2 values.
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- Kexin Li
- Laboratory of Toxicant Analysis, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Toxicant Analysis, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Toxicant Analysis, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Toxicant Analysis, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Toxicant Analysis, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Haidian District, 100850, Beijing, China
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Kula K, Nagatsky R, Sadowski M, Siumka Y, Demchuk OM. Arylcyanomethylenequinone Oximes: An Overview of Synthesis, Chemical Transformations, and Biological Activity. Molecules 2023; 28:5229. [PMID: 37446890 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Quinone methides are a class of biologically active compounds that can be used in medicine as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agents. In addition, quinone methides have the potential to be used as pesticides, dyes, and additives for rubber and plastics. In this paper, we discuss a subclass of quinone methides: methylenequinone oximes. Although the first representatives of the subgroup were synthesized in the distant past, they still need to be additionally studied, while their chemistry, biological properties, and perspective of practical applications require to be comprehensively summarised. Based on the analysis of the literature, it can be concluded that methylenequinone oximes exhibit a diversified profile of properties and outstanding potential as new drug candidates and reagents in organic synthesis, both of electrophilic and nucleophilic nature, worthy of wide-ranging further research.
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- Karolina Kula
- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute for Advanced Training of Pharmacy Specialists, National University of Pharmacy, 17 Zahysnynykiv Ukrainy sq., 61001 Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Faculty of Medicine, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Konstantynow 1J, 20-708 Lublin, Poland
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Piletsky SA, Bedwell T, Paoletti R, Karim K, Canfarotta F, Norman R, Jones D, Turner N, Piletska E. Modulation of Acetylcholinesterase Activity Using Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6732-6741. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00278g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Modulation of enzyme activity allows for control over many biological pathways and while strategies for the pharmaceutical design of inhibitors are well established; methods for promoting activation, that is an...
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Cavalcante SFDA, Simas ABC, Barcellos MC, de Oliveira VGM, Sousa RB, Cabral PADM, Kuča K, França TCC. Acetylcholinesterase: The "Hub" for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Chemical Weapons Convention. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E414. [PMID: 32155996 PMCID: PMC7175162 DOI: 10.3390/biom10030414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This article describes acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme involved in parasympathetic neurotransmission, its activity, and how its inhibition can be pharmacologically useful for treating dementia, caused by Alzheimer's disease, or as a warfare method due to the action of nerve agents. The chemical concepts related to the irreversible inhibition of AChE, its reactivation, and aging are discussed, along with a relationship to the current international legislation on chemical weapons.
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- Samir F. de A. Cavalcante
- Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Brazilian Army Technological Center (CTEx), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, Brazil; (M.C.B.); (V.G.M.d.O.); (R.B.S.); (P.A.d.M.C.)
- Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), CCS, Bloco H, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), CCS, Bloco H, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Brazilian Army Technological Center (CTEx), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, Brazil; (M.C.B.); (V.G.M.d.O.); (R.B.S.); (P.A.d.M.C.)
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- Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Brazilian Army Technological Center (CTEx), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, Brazil; (M.C.B.); (V.G.M.d.O.); (R.B.S.); (P.A.d.M.C.)
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- Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Brazilian Army Technological Center (CTEx), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, Brazil; (M.C.B.); (V.G.M.d.O.); (R.B.S.); (P.A.d.M.C.)
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- Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Brazilian Army Technological Center (CTEx), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, Brazil; (M.C.B.); (V.G.M.d.O.); (R.B.S.); (P.A.d.M.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
- Laboratory of Molecular Modelling Applied to Chemical and Biological Defense (LMACBD), Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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de A. Cavalcante SF, Simas ABC, Kuča K. Nerve Agents’ Surrogates: Invaluable Tools for Development of Acetylcholinesterase Reactivators. CURR ORG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272823666190806114017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The use of nerve agents as warfare and in terrorist acts has drawn much attention from the governments and societies. Such toxic organophosphorus compounds are listed in Chemical Weapons Convention as Schedule 1 chemicals. The discussion about the chemical identity of the elusive Novichok agents, more potent compounds than best known G- and V-Agents, which have been implicated in recent rumorous assassination plots, clearly demonstrating the importance of the matter. Furthermore, accidents with pesticides or misuse thereof have been a pressing issue in many countries. In this context, the continued development of novel cholinesterase reactivators, antidotes for organophosphorus poisoning, a rather restricted class of pharmaceutical substances, is warranted. Testing of novel candidates may require use of actual nerve agents. Nonetheless, only a few laboratories comply with the requirements for storing, possession and manipulation of such toxic chemicals. To overcome such limitations, nerve agents’ surrogates may be a useful alternative, as they undergo the same reaction with cholinesterases, yielding similar adducts, allowing assays with novel antidote candidates, among other applications.
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- Samir F. de A. Cavalcante
- Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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In Vitro Evaluation of Neutral Aryloximes as Reactivators for Electrophorus eel Acetylcholinesterase Inhibited by Paraoxon. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9100583. [PMID: 31597234 PMCID: PMC6843506 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100583] [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: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Casualties caused by organophosphorus pesticides are a burden for health systems in developing and poor countries. Such compounds are potent acetylcholinesterase irreversible inhibitors, and share the toxic profile with nerve agents. Pyridinium oximes are the only clinically available antidotes against poisoning by these substances, but their poor penetration into the blood-brain barrier hampers the efficient enzyme reactivation at the central nervous system. In searching for structural factors that may be explored in future SAR studies, we evaluated neutral aryloximes as reactivators for paraoxon-inhibited Electrophorus eel acetylcholinesterase. Our findings may result into lead compounds, useful for development of more active compounds for emergencies and supportive care.
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Cavalcante SFDA, Kitagawa DAS, Rodrigues RB, Bernardo LB, da Silva TN, Dos Santos WV, Correa ABDA, de Almeida JSFD, França TCC, Kuča K, Simas ABC. Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of neutral aryloximes as reactivators of Electrophorus eel acetylcholinesterase inhibited by NEMP, a VX surrogate. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 309:108682. [PMID: 31163137 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.05.048] [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: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Casualties caused by nerve agents, potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, have attracted attention from media recently. Poisoning with these chemicals may be fatal if not correctly addressed. Therefore, research on novel antidotes is clearly warranted. Pyridinium oximes are the only clinically available compounds, but poor penetration into the blood-brain barrier hampers efficient enzyme reactivation at the central nervous system. In searching for structural factors that may be explored in SAR studies, we synthesized and evaluated neutral aryloximes as reactivators for acetylcholinesterase inhibited by NEMP, a VX surrogate. Although few tested compounds reached comparable reactivation results with clinical standards, they may be considered as leads for further optimization.
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- Samir F de A Cavalcante
- Brazilian Army Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro, 23020-470, Brazil; Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), CCS, Bloco H, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil; University Castelo Branco (UCB), School of Pharmacy, Avenida Santa Cruz 1631, Rio de Janeiro, 21710-255, Brazil; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Modelling Applied to Chemical and Biological Defense (LMACDB), Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-270, Brazil
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro, 23020-470, Brazil
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro, 23020-470, Brazil
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- University Castelo Branco (UCB), School of Pharmacy, Avenida Santa Cruz 1631, Rio de Janeiro, 21710-255, Brazil
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- Emergency and Rescue Department (DSE), Rio de Janeiro State Fire Department (CBMERJ), Praça São Salvador 4, Rio de Janeiro, 22231-170, Brazil; University Universus Veritas (UNIVERITAS), School of Biomedicine, Rua Marquês de Abrantes 55, Rio de Janeiro, 22230-060, Brazil
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- Brazilian Army Institute of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (IDQBRN), Avenida das Américas 28705, Rio de Janeiro, 23020-470, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Modelling Applied to Chemical and Biological Defense (LMACDB), Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-270, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Laboratory of Molecular Modelling Applied to Chemical and Biological Defense (LMACDB), Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-270, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Walter Mors Institute of Research on Natural Products (IPPN), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), CCS, Bloco H, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil.
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Gorecki L, Soukup O, Kucera T, Malinak D, Jun D, Kuca K, Musilek K, Korabecny J. Oxime K203: a drug candidate for the treatment of tabun intoxication. Arch Toxicol 2018; 93:673-691. [PMID: 30564897 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-018-2377-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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For over 60 years, researchers across the world have sought to deal with poisoning by nerve agents, the most toxic and lethal chemical weapons. To date, there is no efficient causal antidote with sufficient effect. Every trialed compound fails to fulfil one or more criteria (e.g. reactivation potency, broad reactivation profile). In this recent contribution, we focused our attention to one of the promising compounds, namely the bis-pyridinium reactivator K203. The oxime K203 is very often cited as the best reactivator against tabun poisoning. Herein, we provide all the available literature data in comprehensive and critical review to address whether K203 could be considered as a new drug candidate against organophosphorus poisoning with the stress on tabun. We describe its development from the historical point of view and review all available in vitro as well as in vivo data to date. K203 is easily accessible by a relatively simple two-step synthesis. It is well accommodated in the enzyme active gorge of acetylcholinesterase providing suitable interactions for reactivation, as shown by molecular docking simulations. According to a literature survey, in vitro data for tabun-inhibited AChE are extraordinary. However, in vivo efficiency remains unconvincing. The K203 toxicity profile did not show any perturbations compared to clinically used standards; on the other hand versatility of K203 does not exceed currently available oximes. In summary, K203 does not seem to address current issues associated with the organophosphorus poisoning, especially the broad profile against all nerve agents. However, its reviewed efficacy entitles K203 to be considered as a backup or tentative replacement for obidoxime and trimedoxime, currently only available anti-tabun drugs.
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- Lukas Gorecki
- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, 500 01, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.,Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, 500 01, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.,Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, 500 01, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.,Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, 500 01, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.,Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.,Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. .,Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Toxicology and Military Pharmacy, Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, 500 01, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. .,Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 500 05, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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Zorbaz T, Malinak D, Maraković N, Maček Hrvat N, Zandona A, Novotny M, Skarka A, Andrys R, Benkova M, Soukup O, Katalinić M, Kuca K, Kovarik Z, Musilek K. Pyridinium Oximes with Ortho-Positioned Chlorine Moiety Exhibit Improved Physicochemical Properties and Efficient Reactivation of Human Acetylcholinesterase Inhibited by Several Nerve Agents. J Med Chem 2018; 61:10753-10766. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.8b01398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Tamara Zorbaz
- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Sokolska 581, 50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Influence of gauche effect on uncharged oxime reactivators for the reactivation of tabun-inhibited AChE: quantum chemical and steered molecular dynamics studies. J Comput Aided Mol Des 2018; 32:793-807. [DOI: 10.1007/s10822-018-0130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ghosh S, Chandar NB, Jana K, Ganguly B. Revealing the importance of linkers in K-series oxime reactivators for tabun-inhibited AChE using quantum chemical, docking and SMD studies. J Comput Aided Mol Des 2017. [PMID: 28646405 DOI: 10.1007/s10822-017-0036-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with organophosphorus compounds has a detrimental effect on human life. Oxime K203 seems to be one of the promising reactivators for tabun-inhibited AChE than (K027, K127, and K628). These reactivators differ only in the linker units between the two pyridinium rings. The conformational analyses performed with quantum chemical RHF/6-31G* level for K027, K127, K203 and K628 showed that the minimum energy conformers have different orientations of the active and peripheral pyridinium rings for these reactivator molecules. K203 with (-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-) linker unit possesses more open conformation compared to the other reactivators. Such orientation of K203 experiences favorable interaction with the surrounding residues of catalytic anionic site (CAS) and peripheral anionic site (PAS) of tabun-inhibited AChE. From the steered molecular dynamics simulations, it has been observed that the oxygen atom of the oxime group of K203 reactivator approaches nearest to the P-atom of the SUN203 (3.75 Å) at lower time scales (less than ~1000 ps) as compared to the other reactivators. K203 experiences less number of hydrophobic interaction with the PAS residues which is suggested to be an important factor for the efficient reactivation process. In addition, K203 crates large number of H-bonding with CAS residues SUN203, Phe295, Tyr337, Phe338 and His447. K203 barely changes its conformation during the SMD simulation process and hence the energy penalty to adopt any other conformation is minimal in this case as compared to the other reactivators. The molecular mechanics and Poisson-Boltzmann surface area binding energies obtained for the interaction of K203 inside the gorge of tabun inhibited AChE is substantially higher (-290.2 kcal/mol) than the corresponding K628 reactivator (-260.4 kcal/mol), which also possess unsaturated aromatic linker unit.
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- Shibaji Ghosh
- Computation and Simulation Unit (Analytical Discipline and Centralized Instrument Facility), CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India
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- Computation and Simulation Unit (Analytical Discipline and Centralized Instrument Facility), CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India
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- Computation and Simulation Unit (Analytical Discipline and Centralized Instrument Facility), CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India
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- Computation and Simulation Unit (Analytical Discipline and Centralized Instrument Facility), CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364 002, India.
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Zhang Y, Fa HB, He B, Hou CJ, Huo DQ, Xia TC, Yin W. Electrochemical biomimetic sensor based on oxime group-functionalized gold nanoparticles and nitrogen-doped graphene composites for highly selective and sensitive dimethoate determination. J Solid State Electrochem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-017-3560-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Voicu VA, Medvedovici AV, Sakurada K, Ohta H, Rădulescu FȘ, Miron DS. The forgotten or underestimated relevance of biopharmaceutical-based assessments for the oral absorption studies of oxime reactivators. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2016; 12:743-52. [DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2016.1179282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Victor A. Voicu
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Psychopharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Carol Davilla’, Bucharest, Romania
- Medical Science Section, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Forensic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Chemistry, Toxicology Section, National Research Institute of Police Science, National Police Agency, Kashiwa City, Chiba, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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Hong Z, Li JJ, Chen G, Jiang HJ, Yang XF, Pan H, Su WK. Solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of arylcyanomethylenequinone oximes from phenylacetonitriles and 4-unsubstituted nitroaromatic compounds using KF/nano-γ-Al 2O 3 as catalyst. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra23606a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Solvent-free condensation of phenylacetonitriles with 4-unsubstituted nitroaromatic compounds to produce arylcyanomethylenequinone oximes catalyzed by KF/nano-γ-Al2O3 under HSVM conditions in moderate to excellent yields at short reaction times.
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- Zhi Hong
- National Engineering Research Center for Process Development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Process Development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering
- Taizhou University
- Taizhou 318000
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering
- Taizhou University
- Taizhou 318000
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering
- Taizhou University
- Taizhou 318000
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering
- Taizhou University
- Taizhou 318000
- P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Process Development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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Fischer A, Wolman M, Granato M, Parsons M, McCallion AS, Proescher J, English E. Carbamate nerve agent prophylatics exhibit distinct toxicological effects in the zebrafish embryo model. Neurotoxicol Teratol 2015; 50:1-10. [PMID: 25968237 DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2015.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Pyridostigmine bromide (PB) is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of myasthenia gravis and a prophylactic pre-treatment for organophosphate nerve agent poisoning. Current methods for evaluating nerve agent treatments include enzymatic studies and mammalian models. Rapid whole animal screening tools for assessing the effects of nerve agent pre-treatment and post-exposure drugs represent an underdeveloped area of research. We used zebrafish as a model for acute and chronic developmental exposure to PB and two related carbamate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, neostigmine bromide (NB) and physostigmine (PS). Lethal doses and gross morphological phenotypes resulting from exposure to sub-lethal doses of these compounds were determined. Quantitative analyses of motility impairment and AChE enzyme inhibition were used to determine optimal dosing conditions for evaluation of the effects of carbamate exposures on neuronal development; ~50% impairment of response to startle stimuli and >50% inhibition of AChE activity were observed at 80 mMPB, 20 mM NB and 0.1 mM PS. PB induced stunted somite length, but no other phenotypic effects were observed. In contrast, NB and PS induced more severe phenotypic morphological defects than PB as well as neurite outgrowth mislocalization. Additionally, NB induced mislocalization of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, resulting in impaired synapse formation. Taken together, these data suggest that altered patterns of neuronal connectivity contribute to the developmental neurotoxicity of carbamates and demonstrate the utility of the zebrafish model for distinguishing subtle structure-based differential effects of AChE inhibitors, which include nerve agents, pesticides and drugs.
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- Audrey Fischer
- Asymmetric Operations Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20723, United States; McKusick Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
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- Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- McKusick Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States; Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- Asymmetric Operations Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20723, United States
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- Research and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20723, United States.
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Voicu V, Rădulescu FŞ, Medvedovici A. Relationships between the antidotal efficacy and structure, PK/PD parameters and bio-relevant molecular descriptors of AChE reactivating oximes: inclusion and integration to biopharmaceutical classification systems. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2014; 11:95-109. [DOI: 10.1517/17425255.2015.980813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Victor Voicu
- 1Romanian Academy, Medical Sciences Section, Calea Victoriei no. 125, Bucharest – 010071, Romania
- 2University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Psychopharmacology, Şcoala Floreasca Street no. 8, Bucharest - 011643, Romania
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- 3University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Drug Industry and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Traian Vuia Street no. 6, Bucharest-020956, Romania
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- 4University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Panduri Ave., no. 90, Bucharest- 050663, Romania
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Gupta B, Sharma R, Singh N, Kuca K, Acharya JR, Ghosh KK. In vitro reactivation kinetics of paraoxon- and DFP-inhibited electric eel AChE using mono- and bis-pyridinium oximes. Arch Toxicol 2013; 88:381-90. [PMID: 24065055 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-013-1136-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Oxime-assisted reactivation of organophosphate (OP)-inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a crucial step in the post-inhibitory treatment of OP intoxication. The limited efficacy of oxime reactivators for all OP nerve agents and pesticides led to the development of various novel oximes and their thorough kinetic investigations. Hence, in the present investigation, we have tested 10 structurally different pyridinium oxime-based reactivators for their in vitro potency to reactivate paraoxon- and DFP-inhibited electric eel AChE. From structure activity relationship point of view, various oximes such as mono-quaternary (2-PAM, K100, K024) and bis-quaternary symmetric (obidoxime, TMB-4) and asymmetric (K027, K048, K203, K618, K628) oximes bearing different connecting linkers (oxybismethylene, trimethylene, propane, butane, butene, and xylene) have been studied. The observed kinetic data demonstrate that not only the position of oxime group is decisive for the increased reactivation ability of oximes, but the role of connecting linker is also significant. Oximes with aliphatic linkers are superior reactivators than the oximes with unsaturated and aromatic linkers. The optimal chain length for plausible reactivation ability for paraoxon- and DFP-inhibited AChE is 3 or 4 carbon-carbon connecting linker between prydinium rings.
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- Bhanushree Gupta
- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 492010, CG, India
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