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Li T, Jiang S, Li T, Xu H, Zhang X, Yan R, Wu X, Jin Y, Wang Z. Exploring the Potential of Cyclic Peptidyl Antitumor Agents Derived from Natural Macrocyclic Peptide Phakellistatin 13. J Med Chem 2024. [PMID: 38990190 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
The exploration of novel anticancer compounds based on natural cyclopeptides has emerged as a pivotal paradigm in the contemporary advancement of macrocyclic pharmaceuticals. Phakellistatin 13 is a cycloheptapeptide derived from the brown snubby sponge and exhibits remarkable antitumor activity. In this study, we have designed and synthesized a series of chiral cyclopeptides incorporating the rigid isoindolinone moiety at various sites within the natural cycloheptapeptide Phakellistatin 13, with the aim of investigating conformationally constrained cyclopeptides as potential antitumor agents. Cyclopeptide 3, comprising alternating l-/d-amino acid residues, exhibited promising antihepatocellular carcinoma effects. Detailed biological experiments have revealed that Phakellistatin 13 analogs effectively inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells and induce apoptosis and autophagy, while also causing cell cycle arrest through the modulation of the p53 and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. This study not only provides valuable insights into chemical structural modifications but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying the development of natural cyclopeptide-based drugs.
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- Tong Li
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
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Teng MY, Wu YJ, Chen JH, Huang FR, Liu DY, Yao QJ, Shi BF. Cobalt-Catalyzed Enantioselective C-H Carbonylation towards Chiral Isoindolinones. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318803. [PMID: 38205884 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Transition metal-catalyzed enantioselective C-H carbonylation with carbon monoxide, an essential and easily available C1 feedstock, remains challenging. Here, we disclosed an unprecedented enantioselective C-H carbonylation catalyzed by inexpensive and readily available cobalt(II) salt. The reactions proceed efficiently through desymmetrization, kinetic resolution, and parallel kinetic resolution, affording a broad range of chiral isoindolinones in good yields with excellent enantioselectivities (up to 92 % yield and 99 % ee). The synthetic potential of this method was demonstrated by asymmetric synthesis of biological active compounds, such as (S)-PD172938 and (S)-Pazinaclone. The resulting chiral isoindolinones also serve as chiral ligands in cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective C-H annulation with alkynes to construct phosphorus stereocenter.
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- Ming-Ya Teng
- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Center of Chemistry for Frontier Technologies, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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Jiang X, Gao L, Li Z, Shen Y, Lin ZH. Development and Challenges of Cyclic Peptides for Immunomodulation. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2024; 25:353-375. [PMID: 37990433 DOI: 10.2174/0113892037272528231030074158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Cyclic peptides are polypeptide chains formed by cyclic sequences of amide bonds between protein-derived or non-protein-derived amino acids. Compared to linear peptides, cyclic peptides offer several unique advantages, such as increased stability, stronger affinity, improved selectivity, and reduced toxicity. Cyclic peptide has been proved to have a promising application prospect in the medical field. In addition, this paper mainly describes that cyclic peptides play an important role in anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-virus, treatment of multiple sclerosis and membranous nephropathy through immunomodulation. In order to know more useful information about cyclic peptides in clinical research and drug application, this paper also summarizes cyclic peptides currently in the clinical trial stage and cyclic peptide drugs approved for marketing in the recent five years. Cyclic peptides have many advantages and great potential in treating various diseases, but there are still many challenges to be solved in the development process of cyclic peptides.
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- Xianqiong Jiang
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, 405400 Chongqing, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, 405400 Chongqing, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, 405400 Chongqing, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, 405400 Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Target Based Drug Screening and Activity Evaluation, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, 405400 Chongqing, China
- Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 402760
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Target Based Drug Screening and Activity Evaluation, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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Sevim Akan H, Şahal G, Karaca TD, Gürpınar ÖA, Maraş M, Doğan A. Evaluation of glycyl-arginine and lysyl-aspartic acid dipeptides for their antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and anticancer potentials. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:365. [PMID: 37906313 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03724-4] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Antibacterial resistance and cancer are worldwide challenges and have been defined as major threats by international health organizations. Peptides are produced naturally by all organisms and have a variety of immunomodulatory, physiological, and wound-healing properties. They can also provide protection against microorganisms and tumor cells. Therefore, we aimed to determine the antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and anticancer potentials of Glycyl-Arginine and Lysyl-Aspartic acid dipeptides. The Broth Dilution and Crystal Violet Binding assays assessed the antimicrobial tests and biofilm inhibitory effects. The MTT assay was used to measure the cytotoxic effects of dipeptides on HeLa cell viability. According to our results, Candida tropicalis T26 and Proteus mirabilis U15 strains were determined as more resistant to Staphylococcus epidermidis W17 against Glycyl-Arginine and Lysyl-Aspartic acid dipeptides with MICs higher than 2 mM (1 mg/mL). Sub-MICs of Glycyl-Arginine caused inhibitions against biofilm formation of all the tested clinical isolates, with the highest inhibition observed against S. epidermidisW17. Lysyl-Aspartic acid exhibited zero to no effect against biofilm formation of P. mirabilisU15, and S. epidermidisW17, whereas it exhibited 52% inhibition of biofilm formation of C. tropicalisT26. Cell viability results revealed that HeLa cell viability decreases with increasing concentration of both dipeptides. Also, parallel to antimicrobial tests, Glycyl-Arginine has a greater cytotoxic effect compared to Lysyl-Aspartic acid. The findings from this study will contribute to the advancement of novel strategies involving dipeptide-based synthesizable molecules and drug development studies. However, it is essential to note that there are still challenges, including the need for extensive experimental and clinical trials.
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- Handan Sevim Akan
- Department Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Cankaya, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Cankaya, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Gazi University Health Service Vocational School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Cankaya, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education Ereğli, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Gazi Education, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, Ankara, Turkey
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Zhang X, Li T, Zhao L, Xu H, Yan C, Jin Y, Wang Z. DFT-aided infrared and electronic circular dichroism spectroscopic study of cyclopeptide S-PK6 and the exploration of its antitumor potential by molecular docking. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.134903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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