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Ziegler EW, Brown AB, Nesnas N, Chouinard CD, Mehta AK, Palmer AG. β-Cyclodextrin Encapsulation of Synthetic AHLs: Drug Delivery Implications and Quorum-Quenching Exploits. Chembiochem 2020; 22:1292-1301. [PMID: 33238068 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202000773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Many bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, regulate phenotypic switching in a population density-dependent manner through a phenomenon known as quorum sensing (QS). For Gram-negative bacteria, QS relies on the synthesis, transmission, and perception of low-molecular-weight signal molecules that are predominantly N-acyl-l-homoserine lactones (AHLs). Efforts to disrupt AHL-mediated QS have largely focused on the development of synthetic AHL analogues (SAHLAs) that are structurally similar to native AHLs. However, like AHLs, these molecules tend to be hydrophobic and are poorly soluble under aqueous conditions. Water-soluble macrocycles, such as cyclodextrins (CDs), that encapsulate hydrophobic guests have long been used by both the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries to overcome the solubility issues associated with hydrophobic compounds of interest. Conveniently, CDs have also demonstrated anti-AHL-mediated QS effects. Here, using fluorescence spectroscopy, NMR spectrometry, and mass spectrometry, we evaluate the affinity of SAHLAs, as well as their hydrolysis products, for β-CD inclusion. We also evaluated the ability of these complexes to inhibit wild-type P. aeruginosa virulence in a Caenorhabditis elegans host infection study, for the first time. Our efforts confirm the potential of β-CDs for the improved delivery of SAHLAs at the host/microbial interface, expanding the utility of this approach as a strategy for probing and controlling QS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eric W Ziegler
- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida, 1149 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA.,Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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Chen H, Ye H, Hai Y, Zhang L, You L. n → π* interactions as a versatile tool for controlling dynamic imine chemistry in both organic and aqueous media. Chem Sci 2020; 11:2707-2715. [PMID: 34084329 PMCID: PMC8157614 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc05698j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The imine bond holds a prominent place in supramolecular chemistry and materials science, and one issue is the stability of imines due to their electrophilic nature. Here we introduced ortho-carboxylate groups into a series of aromatic aldehydes/imines for dictating imine dynamic covalent chemistry (DCC) through n → π* interactions, one class of widespread and yet underused non-covalent interactions. The thermodynamically stabilizing role of carboxylate-aldehyde/imine n → π* interactions in acetonitrile was elucidated by the movement of the imine exchange equilibrium and further supported by crystal analysis. Computational studies provided mechanistic insights for n → π* interactions, the strength of which can surpass that of CH hydrogen bonding and is dependent on the orientation of interacting sites based on natural bond orbital analysis. Moreover, the substituent effect and the combination of recognition sites allowed additional means for modulation. Finally, to show the relevance of our findings ortho-carboxylate containing aldehydes were used to regulate imine formation/exchange in water, and modification of the N-terminus of amino acids and peptides was achieved in a neutral buffer. This work represents the latest example of weak interactions governing DCC and sets the stage for assembly and application studies.
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- Hang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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