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Barace S, Santamaría E, Infante S, Arcelus S, De La Fuente J, Goñi E, Tamayo I, Ochoa I, Sogbe M, Sangro B, Hernaez M, Avila MA, Argemi J. Application of Graph Models to the Identification of Transcriptomic Oncometabolic Pathways in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Biomolecules 2024; 14:653. [PMID: 38927057 PMCID: PMC11201933 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060653] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Whole-tissue transcriptomic analyses have been helpful to characterize molecular subtypes of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Metabolic subtypes of human HCC have been defined, yet whether these different metabolic classes are clinically relevant or derive in actionable cancer vulnerabilities is still an unanswered question. Publicly available gene sets or gene signatures have been used to infer functional changes through gene set enrichment methods. However, metabolism-related gene signatures are poorly co-expressed when applied to a biological context. Here, we apply a simple method to infer highly consistent signatures using graph-based statistics. Using the Cancer Genome Atlas Liver Hepatocellular cohort (LIHC), we describe the main metabolic clusters and their relationship with commonly used molecular classes, and with the presence of TP53 or CTNNB1 driver mutations. We find similar results in our validation cohort, the LIRI-JP cohort. We describe how previously described metabolic subtypes could not have therapeutic relevance due to their overall downregulation when compared to non-tumoral liver, and identify N-glycan, mevalonate and sphingolipid biosynthetic pathways as the hallmark of the oncogenic shift of the use of acetyl-coenzyme A in HCC metabolism. Finally, using DepMap data, we demonstrate metabolic vulnerabilities in HCC cell lines.
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- Sergio Barace
- DNA and RNA Medicine Division, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.B.); (E.S.); (S.I.); (S.A.)
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- DNA and RNA Medicine Division, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.B.); (E.S.); (S.I.); (S.A.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBER-EHD), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain (M.A.A.)
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- DNA and RNA Medicine Division, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.B.); (E.S.); (S.I.); (S.A.)
- Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de Piura, Lima 15074, Peru
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- DNA and RNA Medicine Division, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.B.); (E.S.); (S.I.); (S.A.)
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- Bioinformatics Platform, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain (M.H.)
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- Bioinformatics Platform, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain (M.H.)
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- Bioinformatics Platform, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain (M.H.)
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- Tecnun School of Engineering (TECNUN), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Liver Unit, Tecnun School of Engineering (TECNUN), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBER-EHD), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain (M.A.A.)
- Liver Unit, Tecnun School of Engineering (TECNUN), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdisNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Bioinformatics Platform, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain (M.H.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdisNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBER-EHD), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain (M.A.A.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdisNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Solid Tumor Program, Hepatology Laboratory, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, C. de Irunlarrea, 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- DNA and RNA Medicine Division, Applied Medical Research Center (CIMA), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.B.); (E.S.); (S.I.); (S.A.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBER-EHD), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain (M.A.A.)
- Liver Unit, Tecnun School of Engineering (TECNUN), University of Navarre, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdisNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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Peeples ES, Mirnics K, Korade Z. Chemical Inhibition of Sterol Biosynthesis. Biomolecules 2024; 14:410. [PMID: 38672427 PMCID: PMC11048061 DOI: 10.3390/biom14040410] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Cholesterol is an essential molecule of life, and its synthesis can be inhibited by both genetic and nongenetic mechanisms. Hundreds of chemicals that we are exposed to in our daily lives can alter sterol biosynthesis. These also encompass various classes of FDA-approved medications, including (but not limited to) commonly used antipsychotic, antidepressant, antifungal, and cardiovascular medications. These medications can interfere with various enzymes of the post-lanosterol biosynthetic pathway, giving rise to complex biochemical changes throughout the body. The consequences of these short- and long-term homeostatic disruptions are mostly unknown. We performed a comprehensive review of the literature and built a catalogue of chemical agents capable of inhibiting post-lanosterol biosynthesis. This process identified significant gaps in existing knowledge, which fall into two main areas: mechanisms by which sterol biosynthesis is altered and consequences that arise from the inhibitions of the different steps in the sterol biosynthesis pathway. The outcome of our review also reinforced that sterol inhibition is an often-overlooked mechanism that can result in adverse consequences and that there is a need to develop new safety guidelines for the use of (novel and already approved) medications with sterol biosynthesis inhibiting side effects, especially during pregnancy.
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- Eric S. Peeples
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
- Child Health Research Institute, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
- Division of Neonatology, Children’s Nebraska, Omaha, NE 68114, USA
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- Child Health Research Institute, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
- Child Health Research Institute, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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Qi Y, Xue B, Chen S, Wang W, Zhou H, Chen H. Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking of novel hydroxyzine derivatives as potential AR antagonists. Front Chem 2022; 10:1053675. [DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1053675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a malignant tumor with a higher mortality rate in the male reproductive system. In this study, the hydroxyazine derivatives were synthesized with different structure from traditional anti-prostate cancer drugs. In the evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity and antagonistic activity of PC-3, LNCaP, DU145 and androgen receptor, it was found that the mono-substituted derivatives on the phenyl group (4, 6, 7, and 9) displayed strong cytotoxic activities, and compounds 11–16 showed relatively strong antagonistic potency against AR (Inhibition% >55). Docking analysis showed that compounds 11 and 12 mainly bind to AR receptor through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic bonds, and the structure-activity relationship was discussed based on activity data. These results suggested that these compounds may have instructive implications for drug structural modification in prostate cancer.
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Fallica AN, Ciaffaglione V, Modica MN, Pittalà V, Salerno L, Amata E, Marrazzo A, Romeo G, Intagliata S. Structure-activity relationships of mixed σ1R/σ2R ligands with antiproliferative and anticancer effects. Bioorg Med Chem 2022; 73:117032. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.117032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Qi Y, Chen H, Chen S, Shen J, Li J. Synthesis, bioactivity, and molecular docking of novel arylpiperazine derivatives as potential AR antagonists. Front Chem 2022; 10:947065. [PMID: 36046733 PMCID: PMC9420858 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.947065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Prostate cancer is one of the malignant tumors and the second most common malignant tumor in men. Clinically used androgen receptor (AR)–targeted drugs can antagonize androgen and inhibit tumor growth, but these drugs can cause serious resistance problems. To develop novel AR antagonists, 22 kinds of arylpiperazine derivatives were designed and synthesized, and the derivatives 5, 8, 12, 19, 21, 22, 25, and 26 not only showed strong antagonistic potency (>55% inhibition) and binding affinities (IC50 <3 μM) to AR, but also showed stronger inhibitory activity to LNCaP cells versus PC-3 cells. Among them, derivative 21 exhibited the highest binding affinity for AR (IC50 = 0.65 μM) and the highest antagonistic potency (76.2% inhibition). Docking studies suggested that the derivative 21 is primarily bound to the AR-LBP site by the hydrophobic interactions. Overall, those results provided experimental methods for developing novel arylpiperazine derivatives as potent AR antagonists.
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- Yueheng Qi
- Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan, China
- *Correspondence: Hong Chen, ; Jianliang Shen, ; Jingguo Li,
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Hong Chen, ; Jianliang Shen, ; Jingguo Li,
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- Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- *Correspondence: Hong Chen, ; Jianliang Shen, ; Jingguo Li,
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Bakas NJ, Sears JD, Brennessel WW, Neidig ML. A TMEDA-Iron Adduct Reaction Manifold in Iron-Catalyzed C(sp 2 )-C(sp 3 ) Cross-Coupling Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202114986. [PMID: 35104376 PMCID: PMC8968675 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202114986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Herein, we expand the current molecular-level understanding of one of the most important and effective additives in iron-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA). Focusing on relevant phenyl and ethyl Grignard reagents and slow nucleophile addition protocols commonly used in effective catalytic systems, TMEDA-iron(II)-aryl intermediates are identified via in situ spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and detailed reaction studies to be a part of an iron(II)/(III)/(I) reaction cycle where radical recombination with FePhBr(TMEDA) (2Ph ) results in selective product formation in high yield. These results differ from prior studies with mesityl Grignard reagent, where poor product selectivity and low catalytic performance can be attributed to homoleptic iron-ate species. Overall, this study represents a critical advance in how amine additives such as TMEDA can modulate selectivity and reactivity of organoiron species in cross-coupling.
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- Nikki J Bakas
- Department of Chemistry, B31 Hutchison Hall, University of Rochester, 120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, B31 Hutchison Hall, University of Rochester, 120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, B31 Hutchison Hall, University of Rochester, 120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, B31 Hutchison Hall, University of Rochester, 120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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Bakas NJ, Sears JD, Brennessel WW, Neidig ML. A TMEDA–Iron Adduct Reaction Manifold in Iron‐Catalyzed C(sp
2
)−C(sp
3
) Cross‐Coupling Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202114986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nikki J. Bakas
- Department of Chemistry B31 Hutchison Hall University of Rochester 120 Trustee Rd Rochester NY 14627 USA
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- Department of Chemistry B31 Hutchison Hall University of Rochester 120 Trustee Rd Rochester NY 14627 USA
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- Department of Chemistry B31 Hutchison Hall University of Rochester 120 Trustee Rd Rochester NY 14627 USA
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- Department of Chemistry B31 Hutchison Hall University of Rochester 120 Trustee Rd Rochester NY 14627 USA
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Abatematteo FS, Mosier PD, Niso M, Brunetti L, Berardi F, Loiodice F, Contino M, Delprat B, Maurice T, Laghezza A, Abate C. Development of novel phenoxyalkylpiperidines as high-affinity Sigma-1 (σ 1) receptor ligands with potent anti-amnesic effect. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 228:114038. [PMID: 34902734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.114038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
The sigma-1 (σ1) receptor plays a significant role in many normal physiological functions and pathological disease states, and as such represents an attractive therapeutic target for both agonists and antagonists. Here, we describe a novel series of phenoxyalkylpiperidines based on the lead compound 1-[ω-(4-chlorophenoxy)ethyl]-4-methylpiperidine (1a) in which the degree of methylation at the carbon atoms alpha to the piperidine nitrogen was systematically varied. The affinity at σ1 and σ2 receptors and at Δ8-Δ7 sterol isomerase (SI) ranged from subnanomolar to micromolar Ki values. While the highest-affinity was displayed at the σ1, the increase of the degree of methylation in the piperidine ring progressively decreased the affinity. The subnanomolar affinity 1a and 1-[ω-(4-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl]-4-methylpiperidine (1b) displayed potent anti-amnesic effects associated with σ1 receptor agonism, in two memory tests. Automated receptor-small-molecule ligand docking provided a molecular structure-based rationale for the agonistic effects of 1a and 1b. Overall, the class of the phenoxyalkylpiperidines holds potential for the development of high affinity σ1 receptor agonists, and compound 1a, that appears as the best in class (exceeding by far the activity of the reference compound PRE-084) deserves further investigation.
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- Francesca S Abatematteo
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy
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- MMDN, University of Montpellier, EPHE, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- MMDN, University of Montpellier, EPHE, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari, ALDO MORO, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy.
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Steverlynck J, Sitdikov R, Rueping M. The Deuterated "Magic Methyl" Group: A Guide to Site-Selective Trideuteromethyl Incorporation and Labeling by Using CD 3 Reagents. Chemistry 2021; 27:11751-11772. [PMID: 34076925 PMCID: PMC8457246 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
In the field of medicinal chemistry, the precise installation of a trideuteromethyl group is gaining ever-increasing attention. Site-selective incorporation of the deuterated "magic methyl" group can provide profound pharmacological benefits and can be considered an important tool for drug optimization and development. This review provides a structured overview, according to trideuteromethylation reagent, of currently established methods for site-selective trideuteromethylation of carbon atoms. In addition to CD3 , the selective introduction of CD2 H and CDH2 groups is also considered. For all methods, the corresponding mechanism and scope are discussed whenever reported. As such, this review can be a starting point for synthetic chemists to further advance trideuteromethylation methodologies. At the same time, this review aims to be a guide for medicinal chemists, offering them the available C-CD3 formation strategies for the preparation of new or modified drugs.
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- Joost Steverlynck
- Kaust Catalysis Center (KCC)King Abdullah University Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955-6900Saudi Arabia
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- Kaust Catalysis Center (KCC)King Abdullah University Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955-6900Saudi Arabia
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- Kaust Catalysis Center (KCC)King Abdullah University Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955-6900Saudi Arabia
- Institute for Experimental Molecular ImagingRWTH Aachen UniversityForckenbeckstrasse 5552074Aachen
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Ershov P, Kaluzhskiy L, Mezentsev Y, Yablokov E, Gnedenko O, Ivanov A. Enzymes in the Cholesterol Synthesis Pathway: Interactomics in the Cancer Context. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9080895. [PMID: 34440098 PMCID: PMC8389681 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9080895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
A global protein interactome ensures the maintenance of regulatory, signaling and structural processes in cells, but at the same time, aberrations in the repertoire of protein-protein interactions usually cause a disease onset. Many metabolic enzymes catalyze multistage transformation of cholesterol precursors in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. Cancer-associated deregulation of these enzymes through various molecular mechanisms results in pathological cholesterol accumulation (its precursors) which can be disease risk factors. This work is aimed at systematization and bioinformatic analysis of the available interactomics data on seventeen enzymes in the cholesterol pathway, encoded by HMGCR, MVK, PMVK, MVD, FDPS, FDFT1, SQLE, LSS, DHCR24, CYP51A1, TM7SF2, MSMO1, NSDHL, HSD17B7, EBP, SC5D, DHCR7 genes. The spectrum of 165 unique and 21 common protein partners that physically interact with target enzymes was selected from several interatomic resources. Among them there were 47 modifying proteins from different protein kinases/phosphatases and ubiquitin-protein ligases/deubiquitinases families. A literature search, enrichment and gene co-expression analysis showed that about a quarter of the identified protein partners was associated with cancer hallmarks and over-represented in cancer pathways. Our results allow to update the current fundamental view on protein-protein interactions and regulatory aspects of the cholesterol synthesis enzymes and annotate of their sub-interactomes in term of possible involvement in cancers that will contribute to prioritization of protein targets for future drug development.
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Fallica AN, Pittalà V, Modica MN, Salerno L, Romeo G, Marrazzo A, Helal MA, Intagliata S. Recent Advances in the Development of Sigma Receptor Ligands as Cytotoxic Agents: A Medicinal Chemistry Perspective. J Med Chem 2021; 64:7926-7962. [PMID: 34076441 PMCID: PMC8279423 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c02265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Since their discovery
as distinct receptor proteins, the specific
physiopathological role of sigma receptors (σRs) has been deeply
investigated. It has been reported that these proteins, classified
into two subtypes indicated as σ1 and σ2, might play a pivotal role in cancer growth, cell proliferation,
and tumor aggressiveness. As a result, the development of selective
σR ligands with potential antitumor properties attracted significant
attention as an emerging theme in cancer research. This perspective
deals with the recent advances of σR ligands as novel cytotoxic
agents, covering articles published between 2010 and 2020. An up-to-date
description of the medicinal chemistry of selective σ1R and σ2R ligands with antiproliferative and cytotoxic
activities has been provided, including major pharmacophore models
and comprehensive structure–activity relationships for each
main class of σR ligands.
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- Antonino N Fallica
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- University of Science and Technology, Biomedical Sciences Program, Zewail City of Science and Technology, October Gardens, sixth of October, Giza 12578, Egypt.,Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Feng A, Lv B. Crystal structure of 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4-(4-(((2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-5-yl)oxy)methyl)phenethyl)piperazine, C 28H 31ClN 2O. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/ncrs-2020-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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C28H31ClN2O, monoclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 21.9309(11) Å, b = 9.9648(5) Å, c = 11.0049(7) Å, β = 93.403(6)°, V = 2400.7(2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0566, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1355, T = 293 K.
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- Aiqing Feng
- Department of Life Science , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang, Henan 471934, P.R. China
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- Department of Life Science , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang, Henan 471934, P.R. China
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Chen H, Qian Y, Jia H, Yu Y, Zhang H, Shen J, Zhao S. Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of naftopidil-based arylpiperazine derivatives containing the bromophenol moiety. Pharmacol Rep 2020; 72:1058-1068. [PMID: 32048266 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-019-00041-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common malignancy in men and in the absence of any effective treatments available. METHODS For the development of potential anticancer agents, 24 kinds of naftopidil-based arylpiperazine derivatives containing the bromophenol moiety were synthesized and characterized by using spectroscopic methods. Their pharmacological activities were evaluated against human PCa cell lines (PC-3 and LNCaP) and a1-adrenergic receptors (a1-ARs; α1a, α1b, and α1d-ARs). The structure-activity relationship of these designed arylpiperazine derivatives was rationally explored and discussed. RESULTS Among these derivatives, 3c, 3d, 3h, 3k, 3o, and 3s exhibited the most potent activity against the tested cancer cells, and some derivatives with potent anticancer activities exhibited better a1-AR subtype selectivity than others did (selectivity ratio > 10). CONCLUSION This work provided a potential lead compound for the further development of anticancer agents for PCa therapy.
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- Hong Chen
- Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.,Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.,Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Wenzhou, 325001, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China. .,Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Wenzhou, 325001, China.
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- Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Crystal structure of 2-(3-(2-(4-phenylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)benzyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, C27H27N3O2. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/ncrs-2019-0463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AbstractC27H27N3O2, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 6.9263(4) Å, b = 10.0832(7) Å, c = 17.3531(10) Å, α = 75.708(5)°, β = 87.142(5)°, γ = 74.935(6)°, V = 1133.92(13) Å3, Z = 2, Rgt(F) = 0.0605, wRref(F2) = 0.1661, T = 290(1) K.
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Mishra V, Arya A, Chundawat TS. High Catalytic Activity of Pd Nanoparticles Synthesized from Green Alga Chlorella vulgaris in Buchwald-hartwig Synthesis of N-Aryl Piperazines. CURRENT ORGANOCATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/2213337206666190515091945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
The N-aryl piperazines are an important component of many drug products
used for the treatment of malaria, depression, anxiety and Parkinson diseases. Buchwald-Hartwig
amination is the latest and well-known reaction for Pd catalyzed direct synthesis of N-aryl piperazine
from aryl halides. Although several Pd-ligand systems have already been discovered for this conversion,
Pd nanoparticles are recently being used for this useful coupling reaction due to their recyclability
and durability. Metal nanoparticles show enhanced catalytic activity compared to their bulk counterparts
due to increased surface area at the edges and corners. The use of green algal extract in place
of chemical ligands makes this process more environment-friendly and cost-effective. In this research,
Pd nanoparticles synthesized using green alga C. Vulgaris were utilized as an alternative approach
for the coupling reaction during the preparation of N-aryl piperazines.
Methods:
Synthesized Pd nanoparticles from C. Vulgaris were characterized by FTIR, SEM and
XRD techniques. The catalytic activity of the synthesized nanoparticles was monitored for the synthesis
of N-aryl piperazines by Buchwald-Hartwig reaction. The synthesized N-aryl piperazines were
characterized by NMR, FTIR and mass analysis.
Results:
A very good catalytic activity of the synthesized Pd nanoparticles from green alga Chlorella
vulgaris extract was observed. The green alga not only reduces the size of the Pd metal to nanoparticles
but also acts as a green ligand for reduction of Pd(II) to Pd(0) during nanoparticle synthesis. Using
this Pd nanoparticles-green ligand system, several N-aryl piperazines were synthesized in good to
excellent yields. Reaction conditions for better conversion were optimized. The comparative advantage
of the catalytic system with recently published works on Buchwald-Hartwig C-N coupling
reaction is given. Recyclability and durability of the catalyst were explored and the results were
found to be promising. A plausible mechanism of Pd nanoparticle catalyzed reaction is also proposed.
Conclusion:
Catalytic activity of the Pd nanoparticle synthesized from Chlorella vulagris in the synthesis
of N-aryl piperazines by Buchwald-Hartwig reaction is reported first time to the best of our
knowledge and understanding. The green approach of Pd catalyst to facilitate the reaction and its environmental
impact is the main characteristic of the process.
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- Vaibhav Mishra
- Department of Applied Sciences, The NorthCap University, Gurugram 122017, Haryana, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, The NorthCap University, Gurugram 122017, Haryana, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, The NorthCap University, Gurugram 122017, Haryana, India
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Zhou JH, Shi MJ, Ding L, ShangGuan GQ, Xu J. A comparative study of the crystal structures of 2-(4-(2-(4-(3-chlorophenyl)pipera -zinyl)ethyl) benzyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione by synchrotron radiation X-ray powder diffraction and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. OPEN CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2019-0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
AbstractThe crystal structures of the title compound, C27H26ClN3O2, were established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and synchrotron radiation X-ray powder diffraction. The simulated annealing approach and rigid-body Rietveld refinement were applied to the structure solution from powder data. Direct methods and full-matrix least-squares techniques were used to solve and refine the crystal structure from single-crystal data. The title compound crystallized in space group P
$\bar{1}$
with lattice parameters a=17.396(7) Å, b= 10.010(4) Å, c=6.833(3) Å, α=77.345(12) °, β= 93.534(6) °, γ=97.210(9) °, unit-cell volume V= 1151.0(2) Å3, Z=2 from powder data, and in space group P $\bar{1}$with lattice parameters α=82.485(2) °, β= 86.5110(10) °, γ=77.518(2) °, a=6.8159(6) Å, b= 10.0003(9) Å, c=17.4140(15) Å, unit-cell volume V =1148.3(2) Å3, Z=2 from single-crystal data. No detectable impurities were observed.
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- Jin-Hui Zhou
- College of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao276826, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Shandong, Jinan250100, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao276826, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao276826, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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Chen H, Zhang J, Hu P, Qian Y, Li J, Shen J. Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one (ABO) analogs containing the piperazine moiety. Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 27:115081. [PMID: 31493989 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.115081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is a major cause of cancer-related male death in worldwide. To develop of potential anti-prostate cancer agents, 22 kinds of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs were designed and synthesized as potent androgen receptor (AR) antagonist through rational drug modification leading to the discovery of a series of novel antiproliferative compounds. Analogs (3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 21, 23, and 24) exhibited potent antagonistic potency against AR (inhibition >50%), and exhibited potent AR binding affinities as well as displayed the higher activities than finasteride toward LNCaP cells (AR-rich) versus PC-3 cells (AR-deficient). Moreover, the docking study suggested that the most potent antagonist 23 mainly bind to AR ligand binding pocket (LBP) site through Van der Waals' force interactions. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) of these designed 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs was rationally explored and discussed. Collectively, this work provides a potential lead compound for anticancer agent development related to prostate cancer therapy, and took a step forward towards the development of novel and improved AR antagonists.
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- Hong Chen
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Wenzhou 325001, China.
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of arylpiperazine derivatives as potential anti-prostate cancer agents. Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 27:133-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2018.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Chen H, Liang X, Sun T, Qiao X, Zhan Z, Li Z, He C, Ya H, Yuan M. Synthesis and biological evaluation of estrone 3-O-ether derivatives containing the piperazine moiety. Steroids 2018; 134:101-109. [PMID: 29476759 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A series of new estrone derivatives were designed and synthesized, and their structures were confirmed by spectroscopic methods. All new estrone derivatives were investigated for their in vitro cytotoxic efficacies against a panel of three human prostate cancer cell lines (PC-3, LNCaP, and DU145). The derivatives 6, 7, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24 and 26 showed important cytotoxic actions against individual carcinoma cell line collections. Moreover, antagonistic activities of compounds (7, 15, 16 and 21) towards a1-ARs (α1A, α1B, and α1D) were further evaluated using dual-luciferase reporter assays, and the compounds 16 and 21 exhibited better a1-ARs subtype selectivity. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) suggested that the substitute's type and position on the phenyl group leads to the interesting variations within pharmacological effects of resultant molecular systems.
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- Hong Chen
- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 621# Gangwan Road, Guangzhou 510700, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, 6# Jiqing Road, Luoyang 471934, Henan Province, China.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Guangzhou Medical University, 195# Dongfengxi Road, Guangzhou 511436, Guangdong Province, China.
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Synthesis, biological evaluation and SAR of naftopidil-based arylpiperazine derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2018; 28:1534-1539. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2018.03.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Chen H, Jia HX. Crystal structure of 2-(4-(2-(4-(2-fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)benzyl)benzo[ d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, C 26H 26FN 3O 3S – a saccharin dervative. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/ncrs-2017-0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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C26H26F1N3O3S1, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 7.0252(14) Å, b = 9.3017(19) Å, c = 19.388(4) Å, α = 97.80(3)°, β = 97.77(3)°, γ = 106.84(3)°, V = 1180.9(5) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0729, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1854, T = 296.15 K.
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- Hong Chen
- College of Food and Drug , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang , Henan 471934, P.R. China
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- College of Food and Drug , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang , Henan 471934, P.R. China
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Chen H, Jia HX, Xu QT. Crystal structure of 1-(4-((benzo[ d][1,3]dioxol-5-yloxy)methyl)phenethyl)-4-(3-chlorophenyl) piperazin-1-ium chloride, C 26H 28Cl 2N 2O 3. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/ncrs-2017-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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C26H28Cl2N2O3, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.422(3) Å, b = 7.0011(14) Å, c = 26.249(5) Å, β = 101.06(3)°, V = 2420.8(9) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0516, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1370, T = 296 K.
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- Hong Chen
- College of Food and Drug , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang, Henan 471934 , P. R. China
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- College of Food and Drug , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang, Henan 471934 , P. R. China
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- College of Food and Drug , Luoyang Normal University , Luoyang, Henan 471934 , P. R. China
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Li TT, Li TH, Peng J, He B, Liu LS, Wei DH, Jiang ZS, Zheng XL, Tang ZH. TM6SF2: A novel target for plasma lipid regulation. Atherosclerosis 2018; 268:170-176. [PMID: 29232562 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Al-Zaidan L, El Ruz RA, Malki AM. Screening Novel Molecular Targets of Metformin in Breast Cancer by Proteomic Approach. Front Public Health 2017; 5:277. [PMID: 29085821 PMCID: PMC5650619 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Metformin is a commonly prescribed antihyperglycemic drug, and has been investigated in vivo and in vitro for its effect to improve the comorbidity of diabetes and various types of cancers. Several studies investigated the therapeutic mechanisms of metformin on cancer cells, but the exact mechanism of metformin’s effect on the proteomic pathways of cancer cells is yet to be further investigated. The main objective of our research line is to discover safe and alternative therapeutic options for breast cancer, we aimed in this study to design a novel “bottom up proteomics workflow” in which proteins were first broken into peptides to reveal their identity, then the proteomes were precisely evaluated using spectrometry analysis. In our study, metformin suppressed cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in human breast carcinoma cell line MCF-7 with minimal toxicity to normal breast epithelial cells MCF-10. Metformin induced apoptosis by arresting cells in G1 phase as evaluated by flow cytometric analysis. Moreover, The G1 phase arrest for the MCF-7 has been confirmed by increased expression levels of p21 and reduction in cyclin D1 level. Additionally, metformin increased the expression levels of p53, Bax, Bad while it reduced expression levels of Akt, Bcl-2, and Mdm2. The study employed a serviceable strategy that investigates metformin-dependent changes in the proteome using a literature-derived network. The protein extracts of the treated and untreated cell lines were analyzed employing proteomic approaches; the findings conveyed a proposed mechanism of the effectual tactics of metformin on breast cancer cells. Metformin proposed an antibreast cancer effect through the examination of the proteomic pathways upon the MCF-7 and MCF-10A exposure to the drug. Our findings proposed prolific proteomic changes that revealed the therapeutic mechanisms of metformin on breast cancer cells upon their exposure. In conclusion, the reported proteomic pathways lead to increase the understanding of breast cancer prognosis and permit future studies to examine the effect of metformin on the proteomic pathways against other types of cancers. Finally, it suggests the possibility to develop further therapeutic generations of metformin with increased anticancer effect through targeting specific proteomes.
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- Lobna Al-Zaidan
- Biomedical Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Tabassum S, Govindaraju S, Pasha MA. Sonochemistry – an innovative opportunity towards a one-pot three-component synthesis of novel pyridylpiperazine derivatives catalysed by meglumine in water. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj03919g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An unprecedented and expeditious synthetic strategy for rapid access to a diversity-oriented library of novel functionalized pyridyl piperazine derivatives is reported.
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- S. Tabassum
- Department of Studies in Chemistry
- Central College Campus
- Bangalore University
- Bengaluru-560 001
- India
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- Department of Studies in Chemistry
- Central College Campus
- Bangalore University
- Bengaluru-560 001
- India
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- Department of Studies in Chemistry
- Central College Campus
- Bangalore University
- Bengaluru-560 001
- India
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Reilly SW, Mach RH. Pd-Catalyzed Synthesis of Piperazine Scaffolds Under Aerobic and Solvent-Free Conditions. Org Lett 2016; 18:5272-5275. [PMID: 27736075 PMCID: PMC5984194 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b02591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A facile Pd-catalyzed methodology providing an efficient synthetic route to biologically relevant arylpiperazines under aerobic conditions is reported. Electron donating and sterically hindered aryl chlorides were aminated to afford yields up to 97%, with examples using piperazine as solvent, illustrating an ecofriendly, cost-effective synthesis of these privileged structures.
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- Sean W Reilly
- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel arylpiperazine derivatives on human prostate cancer cell lines. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2015.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Simonin C, Awale M, Brand M, van Deursen R, Schwartz J, Fine M, Kovacs G, Häfliger P, Gyimesi G, Sithampari A, Charles R, Hediger MA, Reymond J. Optimization of TRPV6 Calcium Channel Inhibitors Using a 3D Ligand‐Based Virtual Screening Method. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201507320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Céline Simonin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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Simonin C, Awale M, Brand M, van Deursen R, Schwartz J, Fine M, Kovacs G, Häfliger P, Gyimesi G, Sithampari A, Charles RP, Hediger MA, Reymond JL. Optimization of TRPV6 Calcium Channel Inhibitors Using a 3D Ligand-Based Virtual Screening Method. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2015; 54:14748-52. [PMID: 26457814 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201507320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Herein, we report the discovery of the first potent and selective inhibitor of TRPV6, a calcium channel overexpressed in breast and prostate cancer, and its use to test the effect of blocking TRPV6-mediated Ca(2+)-influx on cell growth. The inhibitor was discovered through a computational method, xLOS, a 3D-shape and pharmacophore similarity algorithm, a type of ligand-based virtual screening (LBVS) method described briefly here. Starting with a single weakly active seed molecule, two successive rounds of LBVS followed by optimization by chemical synthesis led to a selective molecule with 0.3 μM inhibition of TRPV6. The ability of xLOS to identify different scaffolds early in LBVS was essential to success. The xLOS method may be generally useful to develop tool compounds for poorly characterized targets.
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- Céline Simonin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 28, 3012 Bern (Switzerland).
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Center of Competence in Research NCCR TransCure, University of Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern (Switzerland).
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Chen H, Xu F, Liang X, Xu BB, Yang ZL, He XL, Huang BY, Yuan M. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel arylpiperazine derivatives on human prostate cancer cell lines. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2015; 25:285-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2014] [Revised: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Krojer M, Müller C, Bracher F. Steroidomimetic Aminomethyl Spiroacetals as Novel Inhibitors of the Enzyme Δ8,7-Sterol Isomerase in Cholesterol Biosynthesis. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2013; 347:108-22. [DOI: 10.1002/ardp.201300296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Revised: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Melanie Krojer
- Department of Pharmacy - Center for Drug Research; Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich; Munich Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy - Center for Drug Research; Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich; Munich Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy - Center for Drug Research; Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich; Munich Germany
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Ali G, Subhan F, Islam NU, Ullah N, Sewell RDE, Shahid M, Khan I. Synthetically modified bioisosteres of salicyl alcohol and their gastroulcerogenic assessment versus aspirin: biochemical and histological correlates. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2013; 387:281-90. [PMID: 24292286 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-013-0941-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/13/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The present study was conducted to synthesize nitrogen containing derivatives of salicyl alcohol and to investigate in vivo their ulcerogenic potential in comparison with aspirin in rats. The compounds [4-(2-hydroxybenzyl) morpholin-4-iumchloride (I)] and [1,4-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl) piperazine-1,4-diium chloride (II)] were synthesized and their chemical structures were characterized using spectral data. In our previous study (Ali et al., Afr J Pharm Pharmacol 7:585-596, 2013), both compounds showed anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and antipyretic properties in standard animal models and a greater binding affinity for cyclooxygenase-2 versus cyclooxygenase-1 in molecular docking and dynamics analysis. For in vivo studies, animals were randomly divided into four groups. The synthetic compounds (both at 100 or 150 mg/kg), aspirin (150 mg/kg), or saline vehicle was administered orally, once daily for 6 days and then tested for ulcerogenic activity. At the end of the procedure, gastric juice and tissues were collected and subjected to biochemical and histological analyses. The results of the study revealed that in the case of the aspirin-treated group, there was a significant increase in gastric juice volume, free acidity, total acidity, and ulcer score and a decrease in gastric pH. Moreover, histological examination of the gastric mucosa of the aspirin-treated group indicated morphological changes while neither of the synthetic compounds showed any significant ulcerogenic or cytotoxic properties. The results of the present study suggest that both compounds are free from ulcerogenic side effects and may represent a better alternative to aspirin.
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- Gowhar Ali
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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Schönherr H, Cernak T. Profound Methyl Effects in Drug Discovery and a Call for New CH Methylation Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2013; 52:12256-67. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201303207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 569] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Schönherr H, Cernak T. Ausgeprägte Methyleffekte in der Wirkstoff-Forschung und der Bedarf an neuen C-H-Methylierungsreaktionen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201303207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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König M, Müller C, Bracher F. Stereoselective synthesis of a new class of potent and selective inhibitors of human Δ8,7-sterol isomerase. Bioorg Med Chem 2013; 21:1925-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2013.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 01/10/2013] [Accepted: 01/14/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Abate C, Niso M, Contino M, Colabufo NA, Ferorelli S, Perrone R, Berardi F. 1-Cyclohexyl-4-(4-arylcyclohexyl)piperazines: Mixed σ and human Δ(8)-Δ(7) sterol isomerase ligands with antiproliferative and P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity. ChemMedChem 2011; 6:73-80. [PMID: 21069657 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.201000371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Many new chemotherapeutic agents are under preclinical investigation and, despite efforts to more selectively target cancer cells, limitations such as toxicity and inherent resistance are often encountered. Therefore, alternative strategies are needed to treat cancer and overcome such limitations. We describe novel cyclohexylpiperazine derivatives, designed as mixed affinity ligands for sigma (σ) receptors and human Δ₈-Δ₇ sterol isomerase (HSI) ligands, which also exhibit P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitory activity, with the aim of exploiting the antiproliferative effects mediated by σ and HSI sites while overcoming P-gp-mediated resistance. All of the compounds displayed high affinities for σ receptors and HSI sites, P-gp inhibitory activity, and σ₂ receptor agonist antiproliferative activity. Antiproliferative activity was also tested in PC-3 cells to establish σ₁ and HSI contribution. Compound cis-11, which displayed the best antiproliferative and P-gp inhibitory activities, was co-administered with 0.1 μM doxorubicin in MDCK-MDR1 cells. Compound cis-11 caused 70 % and 90 % cell death when co-administered at 30 μM and 50 μm, respectively. When administered alone, cis-11 resulted in 50 % cell death, demonstrating its single agent antitumor properties in a tumor cell line overexpressing P-gp.
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- Carmen Abate
- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari ALDO MORO, Italy.
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Marrazzo A, Cobos EJ, Parenti C, Aricò G, Marrazzo G, Ronsisvalle S, Pasquinucci L, Prezzavento O, Colabufo NA, Contino M, González LG, Scoto GM, Ronsisvalle G. Novel potent and selective σ ligands: evaluation of their agonist and antagonist properties. J Med Chem 2011; 54:3669-73. [PMID: 21476493 DOI: 10.1021/jm200144j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Novel enantiomers and diastereoisomers structurally related to σ ligand (+)-MR200 were synthesized to improve σ(1)/σ(2) subtype selectivity. The selective σ(1) ligand (-)-8 showed an antagonist profile determined by phenytoin differential modulation of binding affinity in vitro, confirmed in vivo by an increase of κ opioid analgesia. The σ(2) ligand (-)-9 displayed agonist properties in an in vitro isolated organ bath assay and antiproliferative effects on LNCaP and PC3 prostate cancer cell lines.
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- Agostino Marrazzo
- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry Section, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy.
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Fischer S, Wiese C, Maestrup EG, Hiller A, Deuther-Conrad W, Scheunemann M, Schepmann D, Steinbach J, Wünsch B, Brust P. Molecular imaging of σ receptors: synthesis and evaluation of the potent σ1 selective radioligand [18F]fluspidine. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2011; 38:540-51. [PMID: 21072511 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-010-1658-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2010] [Accepted: 10/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Neuroimaging of σ(1) receptors in the human brain has been proposed for the investigation of the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. However, there is a lack of suitable (18)F-labelled PET radioligands for that purpose. METHODS The selective σ(1) receptor ligand [(18)F]fluspidine (1'-benzyl-3-(2-[(18)F]fluoroethyl)-3H-spiro[[2]benzofuran-1,4'-piperidine]) was synthesized by nucleophilic (18)F(-) substitution of the tosyl precursor. In vitro receptor binding affinity and selectivity were assessed by radioligand competition in tissue homogenate and autoradiographic approaches. In female CD-1 mice, in vivo properties of [(18)F]fluspidine were evaluated by ex vivo brain section imaging and organ distribution of intravenously administered radiotracer. Target specificity was validated by organ distribution of [(18)F]fluspidine after treatment with 1 mg/kg i.p. of the σ receptor antagonist haloperidol or the emopamil binding protein (EBP) inhibitor tamoxifen. In vitro metabolic stability and in vivo metabolism were investigated by LC-MS(n) and radio-HPLC analysis. RESULTS [(18)F]Fluspidine was obtained with a radiochemical yield of 35-45%, a radiochemical purity of ≥ 99.6% and a specific activity of 150-350 GBq/μmol (n = 6) within a total synthesis time of 90-120 min. In vitro, fluspidine bound specifically and with high affinity to σ(1) receptors (K (i) = 0.59 nM). In mice, [(18)F]fluspidine rapidly accumulated in brain with uptake values of 3.9 and 4.7%ID/g and brain to blood ratios of 7 and 13 at 5 and 30 min after intravenous application of the radiotracer, respectively. By ex vivo autoradiography of brain slices, resemblance between binding site occupancy of [(18)F]fluspidine and the expression of σ(1) receptors was shown. The radiotracer uptake in the brain as well as in peripheral σ(1) receptor expressing organs was significantly inhibited by haloperidol but not by tamoxifen. Incubation with rat liver microsomes led to a fast biotransformation of fluspidine. After an incubation period of 30 min only 13% of the parent compound was left. Seven metabolites were identified by HPLC-UV and LC-MS(n) techniques. However, [(18)F]fluspidine showed a higher metabolic stability in vivo. In plasma samples ∼ 94% of parent compound remained at 30 min and ∼ 67% at 60 min post-injection. Only one major radiometabolite was detected. None of the radiometabolites crossed the blood-brain barrier. CONCLUSION [(18)F]Fluspidine demonstrated favourable target affinity and specificity as well as metabolic stability both in vitro and in animal experiments. The in vivo properties of [(18)F]fluspidine offer a high potential of this radiotracer for neuroimaging and quantitation of σ(1) receptors in vivo.
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- Steffen Fischer
- Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Research Site Leipzig, Institute of Radiopharmacy, Leipzig, Germany
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Abate C, Elenewski J, Niso M, Berardi F, Colabufo NA, Azzariti A, Perrone R, Glennon RA. Interaction of the sigma(2) receptor ligand PB28 with the human nucleosome: computational and experimental probes of interaction with the H2A/H2B dimer. ChemMedChem 2010; 5:268-73. [PMID: 20077462 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.200900402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sigma-2 (sigma(2)) binding sites are an emerging target for anti-neoplastic agents due to the strong apoptotic effect exhibited by sigma(2) agonists in vitro and the overexpression of these sites in tumor cells. Nonetheless, no sigma(2) receptor protein has been identified. Affinity chromatography using the high-affinity sigma(2) ligand PB28 and human SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells was previously utilized to identify sigma(2) ligand binding proteins, specifically histones H1, H2A, H2B, and H3.3a. To rationalize this finding, homology modeling and automated docking studies were employed to probe intermolecular interactions between PB28 and human nucleosomal proteins. These studies predicted interaction of PB28 with the H2A/H2B dimer at a series of sites previously found to be implicated in chromatin compaction and nucleosomal assembly. To experimentally verify this prediction, a competitive binding assay was performed on the reconstituted H2A/H2B dimer using [(3)H]PB28 as radioligand, and an IC(50) value of 0.50 nM was determined for PB28 binding. In addition, [(3)H]PB28 was found to accumulate with up to a fivefold excess in nuclear fractions over cytosolic fractions of SK-N-SH and MCF7 cells, indicating that PB28 is capable of entering the nucleus to interact with histone proteins. In conjunction with computational results, these data suggest that PB28 may exert its cytotoxic effect through direct interaction with nuclear material.
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- Carmen Abate
- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy.
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Berardi F, Abate C, Ferorelli S, Uricchio V, Colabufo NA, Niso M, Perrone R. Exploring the Importance of Piperazine N-Atoms for σ2 Receptor Affinity and Activity in a Series of Analogs of 1-Cyclohexyl-4-[3-(5-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)propyl]piperazine (PB28). J Med Chem 2009; 52:7817-28. [DOI: 10.1021/jm9007505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Francesco Berardi
- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Farmacochimico, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy
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