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Guo L, Guo Y, Wang R, Feng J, Shao N, Zhou X, Zhou Y. Interface Chirality: From Biological Effects to Biomedical Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:5629. [PMID: 37570600 PMCID: PMC10419656 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155629] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Chiral surface is a critical mediator that significantly impacts interaction with biological systems on regulating cell behavior. To better understand how the properties of interfacial Chirality affect cell behavior and address the limitations of chiral materials for biomedical applications, in this review, we mainly focus on the recent developments of chiral bio-interfaces for the controllable and accurate guidance of chiral biomedical phenomena. In particular, we will discuss how cells or organisms sense and respond to the chiral stimulus, as well as the chirality mediating cell fate, tissue repair, and organism immune response will be reviewed. In addition, the biological applications of chirality, such as drug delivery, antibacterial, antivirus and antitumor activities, and biological signal detection, will also be reviewed. Finally, the challenges of chiral bio-interfaces for controlling biological response and the further application of interface chirality materials for biomedical will be discussed.
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- Liting Guo
- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo 315700, China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo 315700, China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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Lazić AM, Đorđević IS, Radovanović LD, Popović DM, Rogan JR, Janjić GV, Trišović NP. Self-Assembly and Biorecognition of a Spirohydantoin Derived from α-Tetralone: Interplay between Chirality and Intermolecular Interactions. Chempluschem 2020; 85:1220-1232. [PMID: 32515167 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202000273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A racemic spirohydantoin derivative with two aromatic substituents, a tetralin and a 4-methoxybenzyl unit, was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined. To define the relationship between molecular stereochemistry and spatial association modes, development of the crystal packing was analyzed through cooperativity of intermolecular interactions. Homo and heterochiral dimeric motifs were stabilized by intermolecular N-H⋅⋅⋅O, C-H⋅⋅⋅O, C-H⋅⋅⋅π interactions and parallel interactions at large offsets (PILO), thus forming alternating double layers. The greatest contribution to the total stabilization came from a motif of opposite enantiomers linked by N-H⋅⋅⋅O bonds (interaction energy=-13.72 kcal/mol), followed by a homochiral motif where the 4-methoxybenzyl units allowed C-H⋅⋅⋅π, C-H⋅⋅⋅O interactions and PILO (interaction energy=-11.56 kcal/mol). The number of the contact fragments in the environment of the tetralin unit was larger, but the 4-methoxybenzyl unit had greater contribution to the total stabilization. The statistical analysis of the data from the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) showed that this is a general trend. The compound is a potential inhibitor of kinase enzymes and antigen protein-coupled receptors. A correlation between the docking study and the results of the CSD analysis can be drawn. Due to a greater flexibility, the 4-methoxybenzyl unit is more adaptable for interactions with the biological targets than the tetralin unit.
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- Anita M Lazić
- Innovation Centre of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11120, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry - Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Innovation Centre of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11120, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry - Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade Karnegijeva 4, 11120 Belgrade (Serbia)
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- Department of Chemistry - Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade Karnegijeva 4, 11120 Belgrade (Serbia)
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Czyzyk DJ, Valhondo M, Jorgensen WL, Anderson KS. Understanding the structural basis of species selective, stereospecific inhibition for Cryptosporidium and human thymidylate synthase. FEBS Lett 2019; 593:2069-2078. [PMID: 31172516 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Thymidylate synthase (TS), found in all organisms, is an essential enzyme responsible for the de novo synthesis of deoxythymidine monophosphate. The TS active sites of the protozoal parasite Cryptosporidium hominis and human are relatively conserved. Evaluation of antifolate compound 1 and its R-enantiomer 2 against both enzymes reveals divergent inhibitor selectivity and enzyme stereospecificity. To establish how C. hominis and human TS (ChTS and hTS) selectively discriminate 1 and 2, respectively, we determined crystal structures of ChTS complexed with 2 and hTS complexed with 1 or 2. Coupled with the previously determined structure of ChTS complexed with 1, we discuss a possible mechanism for enzyme stereospecificity and inhibitor selectivity.
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- Daniel J Czyzyk
- Department of Pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Non-target toxicity of novel insecticides. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2018; 69:86-102. [PMID: 29990301 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2018-69-3111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Humans have used insecticides since ancient times. The spectrum and potency of available insecticidal substances has greatly expanded since the industrial revolution, resulting in widespread use and unforeseen levels of synthetic chemicals in the environment. Concerns about the toxic effects of these new chemicals on non-target species became public soon after their appearance, which eventually led to the restrictions of use. At the same time, new, more environmentally-friendly insecticides have been developed, based on naturally occurring chemicals, such as pyrethroids (derivatives of pyrethrin), neonicotinoids (derivatives of nicotine), and insecticides based on the neem tree vegetable oil (Azadirachta indica), predominantly azadirachtin. Although these new substances are more selective toward pest insects, they can still target other organisms. Neonicotinoids, for example, have been implicated in the decline of the bee population worldwide. This review summarises recent literature published on non-target toxicity of neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, and neem-based insecticidal substances, with a special emphasis on neonicotinoid toxicity in honeybees. We also touch upon the effects of pesticide combinations and documented human exposure to these substances.
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