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Kuzpınar E, Al Faysal A, Şenel P, Erdoğan T, Gölcü A. Quantification of mirtazapine in tablets via DNA binding mechanism; development of a new HPLC method. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1234:124019. [PMID: 38309044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124019] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Atypical antidepressant mirtazapine (MIR) is mostly prescribed for the management of major depressive disorder. The identification of MIR in pharmaceutical dosage forms was made possible by developing a novel, quick, sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) approach that was verified in accordance with ICH recommendations. In the first part of this study, HPLC investigations were optimized with regard to variables including pH, working column, mobile phase, temperature, and flow rate. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.013 ppm, the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0.044 ppm, and the linear range was computed as 0.5-15 ppm (R2 = 0.9998). The recovery investigation assessed the method's accuracy, which was shown to range between 98.82 and 100.97 %. In the second part, by using UV-vis spectroscopy, HPLC, thermal denaturation, and viscosity measurements, the mechanism of binding interaction of MIR with double-stranded fish sperm deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) has been thoroughly studied. The DNA binding constants (Kb) were determined using UV-Vis absorption and HPLC methods. To investigate the interactions of MIR with dsDNA, molecular docking calculations and additionally, molecular dynamics simulations were performed. Results showed that MIR is located in the minor groove of dsDNA, and in addition to hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interaction is also formed between the aromatic ring of MIR and phosphate oxygen of dsDNA. Finally, a binding characterization study using MIR tablets was also conducted in order to assess the interaction mechanism of the DNA with the drug using the validated analytical procedure developed for the MIR molecule.
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- Ecem Kuzpınar
- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Sciences and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Sciences and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Sciences and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Kocaeli University, Kocaeli Vocational School, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Kocaeli, 41140, Türkiye
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- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Sciences and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Li J, Chen M, Jiang J, Huang J, Chen H, Pan L, Nesterov DS, Ma Z, Pombeiro AJL. A New Concept of Enhancing the Anticancer Activity of Manganese Terpyridine Complex by Oxygen-Containing Substituent Modification. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043903. [PMID: 36835315 PMCID: PMC9963696 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Eleven manganese 4'-substituted-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine complexes (1a-1c and 2a-2h) with three non-oxygen-containing substituents (L1a-L1c: phenyl, naphthalen-2-yl and naphthalen-1-yl, L1a-L1c) and eight oxygen-containing substituents (L2a-L2h: 4-hydroxyl-phenyl, 3-hydroxyl-phenyl, 2-hydroxyl-phenyl, 4-methoxyl-phenyl, 4-carboxyl-phenyl, 4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl, 4-nitrophenyl and furan-2-yl) were prepared and characterized by IR, elemental analysis or single crystal X-ray diffraction. In vitro data demonstrate that all of these show higher antiproliferative activities than cisplatin against five human carcinoma cell lines: A549, Bel-7402, Eca-109, HeLa and MCF-7. Compound 2d presents the strongest antiproliferative effect against A549 and HeLa cells, with IC50 values being 0.281 μM and 0.356 μM, respectively. The lowest IC50 values against Bel-7402 (0.523 μM) Eca-109 (0.514 μM) and MCF-7 (0.356 μM) were obtained for compounds 2h, 2g and 2c, respectively. Compound 2g with a nitro group showed the best results on the whole, with relevantly low IC50 values against all the tested tumor cells. The DNA interactions with these compounds were studied by circular dichroism spectroscopic and molecular modeling methods. Spectrophotometric results revealed that the compounds have strong affinities in binding with DNA as intercalators, and the binding induces DNA conformational transition. Molecular docking studies indicate that the binding is contributed by the π-π stacking and hydrogen bonds. The anticancer activities of the compounds are correlated with their DNA binding ability, and the modification of oxygen-containing substituents significantly enhanced the anticancer activity, which could provide a new rationale for the future design of terpyridine-based metal complexes with antitumor potential.
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- Jiahe Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- Correspondence: (L.P.); or (Z.M.)
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Correspondence: (L.P.); or (Z.M.)
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Research Institute of Chemistry, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow 117198, Russia
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The traditional chinese medicine monomer Ailanthone improves the therapeutic efficacy of anti-PD-L1 in melanoma cells by targeting c-Jun. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2022; 41:346. [PMID: 36522774 PMCID: PMC9753288 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-022-02559-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND C-Jun, a critical component of AP-1, exerts essential functions in various tumors, including melanoma, and is believed to be a druggable target for cancer therapy. Unfortunately, no effective c-Jun inhibitors are currently approved for clinical use. The advent of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) has brought a paradigm shift in melanoma therapy, but more than half of patients fail to exhibit clinical responses. The exploration of new combination therapies has become the current pursuit of melanoma treatment strategy. This study aims to screen out Chinese herbal monomers that can target c-Jun, explore the combined effect of c-Jun inhibitor and ICI, and further clarify the related molecular mechanism. METHODS: We adopted a combinatorial screening strategy, including molecular docking, ligand-based online approaches and consensus quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model, to filter out c-Jun inhibitors from a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) library. A mouse melanoma model was used to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of monotherapy and combination therapy. Multicolor flow cytometry was employed to assess the tumor microenvironment (TME). Multiple in vitro assays were performed to verify down-streaming signaling pathway. CD4 + T-cell differentiation assay was applied to investigate Treg differentiation in vitro. RESULTS Ailanthone (AIL) was screened out as a c-Jun inhibitor, and inhibited melanoma cell growth by directly targeting c-Jun and promoting its degradation. Surprisingly, AIL also facilitated the therapeutic efficacy of anti-programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) in melanoma cells by reducing the infiltration of Tregs in TME. Additionally, AIL treatment inhibited c-Jun-induced PD-L1 expression and secretion. As a consequence, Treg differentiation was attenuated after treatment with AIL through the c-Jun/PD-L1 axis. CONCLUSION Our findings identified AIL as a novel c-Jun inhibitor, and revealed its previously unrecognized anti-melanoma effects and the vital role in regulating TME by Treg suppression, which provides a novel combination therapeutic strategy of c-Jun inhibition by AIL with ICI. AIL down-regulates c-Jun by reducing its stability, and inhibits the function of Tregs via AIL-c-Jun-PD-L1 pathway, ultimately suppressing melanoma progression and enhancing the efficacy of anti-PD-L1.
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Bekar-Yıldırmaz B, Şenel P, Erdoğan T, Altay F, Gölcü A. Mechanism of Interactions of dsDNA Binding with Quercetin and Its Two Novel Sulfonate Derivatives Using Multispectroscopic, Voltammetric, and Molecular Docking Studies. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Şöhretoğlu D, Barut B, Sari S, Özel A, Kuruüzüm-Uz A, Arroo R. In Vitro and in Silico Investigation of DNA Interaction, Topoisomerase I and II Inhibitory Properties of Polydatin. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200352. [PMID: 36149030 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Polydatin or piceid, is the 3-O-glucoside of resveratrol and is found abundantly in grapes, peanuts, wine, beer, and cacao products. Although anticancer activity of polydatin was reported before, and potential antiproliferative mechanisms of polydatin have been proposed, its direct effects on DNA and inhibitory potential against topoisomerase enzymes have remained unknown. In this study we aimed to reveal the link between polydatin's effects on DNA and DNA-topoisomerases and its antiproliferative promise. For this purpose, we evaluated the effects of polydatin on DNA and DNA topoisomerase using in vitro and in silico techniques. Polydatin was found to protect DNA against Fenton reaction-induced damage while not showing any hydrolytic nuclease effect. Further, polydatin inhibited topoisomerase II but not topoisomerase I. According to molecular docking studies, polydatin preferably showed minor groove binding to DNA where the stilbene moiety was important for binding to the DNA-topoisomerase II complex. As a result, topoisomerase II inhibition might be another anticancer mechanism of polydatin.
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- Didem Şöhretoğlu
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sıhhiye, Ankara, TR-06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sıhhiye, Ankara, TR-06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey.,Karadeniz Technical University, Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology Application and Research Center, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sıhhiye, Ankara, TR-06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- De Montfort University, Leicester School of Pharmacy, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
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Şenel P, Cetinkaya A, Kaya Sİ, Erdoğan T, Topal BD, Gölcü A, Ozkan SA. Spectroscopic, electrochemical, and some theoretical studies on the interactional of neuraminidase inhibitor zanamivir with double helix deoxyribonucleic acid. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zhu M, Ji X, Zhou Y, Li S, Bao H, Xu J, Gao E, Zhu X. A NEW La(III) COMPLEX CONSTRUCTED BY A LONG FLEXIBLE LIGAND: CRYSTAL STRUCTURE, DNA BINDING, AND MOLECULAR DOCKING STUDIES. J STRUCT CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0022476621070192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Adasme MF, Linnemann KL, Bolz SN, Kaiser F, Salentin S, Haupt VJ, Schroeder M. PLIP 2021: expanding the scope of the protein-ligand interaction profiler to DNA and RNA. Nucleic Acids Res 2021; 49:W530-W534. [PMID: 33950214 PMCID: PMC8262720 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkab294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 603] [Impact Index Per Article: 201.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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With the growth of protein structure data, the analysis of molecular interactions between ligands and their target molecules is gaining importance. PLIP, the protein–ligand interaction profiler, detects and visualises these interactions and provides data in formats suitable for further processing. PLIP has proven very successful in applications ranging from the characterisation of docking experiments to the assessment of novel ligand–protein complexes. Besides ligand–protein interactions, interactions with DNA and RNA play a vital role in many applications, such as drugs targeting DNA or RNA-binding proteins. To date, over 7% of all 3D structures in the Protein Data Bank include DNA or RNA. Therefore, we extended PLIP to encompass these important molecules. We demonstrate the power of this extension with examples of a cancer drug binding to a DNA target, and an RNA–protein complex central to a neurological disease. PLIP is available online at https://plip-tool.biotec.tu-dresden.de and as open source code. So far, the engine has served over a million queries and the source code has been downloaded several thousand times.
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- Melissa F Adasme
- Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC), CMCB, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-49, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC), CMCB, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-49, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC), CMCB, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-49, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC), CMCB, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-49, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC), CMCB, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-49, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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Buric AJ, Dickerhoff J, Yang D. Novel DNA Bis-Intercalator XR5944 as a Potent Anticancer Drug-Design and Mechanism of Action. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26144132. [PMID: 34299405 PMCID: PMC8304338 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
This review is dedicated to Professor William A. Denny’s discovery of XR5944 (also known as MLN944). XR5944 is a DNA-targeted agent with exceptionally potent antitumor activity and a novel DNA binding mode, bis-intercalation and major groove binding, as well as a novel mechanism of action, transcription inhibition. This novel anticancer compound represents a remarkable accomplishment resulting from two decades of drug discovery by Professor Denny and coworkers. Here, we review our work on the structural study of the DNA binding mode of XR5944 and mechanistic study of XR5944 action.
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- Adam J. Buric
- College of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, 575 W Stadium Ave, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (A.J.B.); (J.D.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, 575 W Stadium Ave, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (A.J.B.); (J.D.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, 575 W Stadium Ave, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (A.J.B.); (J.D.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, 201 S University St, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
- Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-765-494-8148
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Şöhretoğlu D, Barut B, Sari S, Özel A, Arroo R. In vitro and in silico assessment of DNA interaction, topoisomerase I and II inhibition properties of chrysosplenetin. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 163:1053-1059. [PMID: 32673727 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.049] [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: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chrysosplenetin is a methoxyflavone with reported anti-cancer effect. We tested its cytotoxic effect on the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line, and determined its effect on DNA intercalation and on the activity of topoisomerases I and II. The compound inhibited proliferation MCF-7 with an IC50 value of 0.29 μM. Chrysosplenetin did not initiate plasmid DNA cleavage but, in a concentration-dependent manner, protected plasmid DNA against damage induced by Fenton reagents. Furthermore, it possessed dual Topoisomerase I and II inhibitory properties. Especially, it inhibited topoisomerase II by 83-96% between the range 12.5-100 μM. In the light of these experimental findings, molecular docking studies were performed to understand binding mode, interactions and affinity of chrysosplenetin with DNA, and with topoisomerases I and II. These studies showed that of 4-chromone core and the hydroxyl and methoxy groups important for both intercalation with DNA and topoisomerase I and II inhibition.
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- Didem Şöhretoğlu
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sıhhiye, Ankara, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey.
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sıhhiye, Ankara, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey; Karadeniz Technical University, Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology Application and Research Center, Trabzon, Turkey
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- De Montfort University, Leicester School of Pharmacy, The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
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Brennan A, Leech JT, Kad NM, Mason JM. Selective antagonism of cJun for cancer therapy. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2020; 39:184. [PMID: 32917236 PMCID: PMC7488417 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-020-01686-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The activator protein-1 (AP-1) family of transcription factors modulate a diverse range of cellular signalling pathways into outputs which can be oncogenic or anti-oncogenic. The transcription of relevant genes is controlled by the cellular context, and in particular by the dimeric composition of AP-1. Here, we describe the evidence linking cJun in particular to a range of cancers. This includes correlative studies of protein levels in patient tumour samples and mechanistic understanding of the role of cJun in cancer cell models. This develops an understanding of cJun as a focal point of cancer-altered signalling which has the potential for therapeutic antagonism. Significant work has produced a range of small molecules and peptides which have been summarised here and categorised according to the binding surface they target within the cJun-DNA complex. We highlight the importance of selectively targeting a single AP-1 family member to antagonise known oncogenic function and avoid antagonism of anti-oncogenic function.
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- Andrew Brennan
- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NH, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NH, UK
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- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Serobian A, Pracey CP, Thomas DS, Denny WA, Ball GE, Wakelin LPG. Structures and dynamics of DNA complexes of the desmethyl analog of the cytotoxin MLN944: Insights into activity when a methyl isn't futile. J Mol Recognit 2020; 33:e2843. [PMID: 32253794 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.2843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Structure activity relationships for tricyclic-carboxamide topoisomerase II poisons indicate that cytotoxicity is enhanced by the presence of methyl, and other, groups in the position peri to the carboxamide. Linked dimers of phenazine-1-carboxamides are potent cytotoxins and one phenazine dimer, MLN944 (alternatively XR5944), has been in clinical trial. MLN944 is a template inhibitor of transcription, whereas corresponding monomers are not. Nevertheless, its cytotoxic potency is also diminished by removal of its peri methyl groups. Here, we describe NMR and molecular dynamic studies of the interaction of desmethyl MLN944 with d(ATGCAT)2 , d(TATGCATA)2 , and d(TACGCGTA)2 to investigate the influence of the nine-methyl group on the structure of MLN944 complexes. As with MLN944, the carboxamide group hydrogen bonds to the phenazine ring nitrogen, the ligand sandwiches the central GC base pairs in the major groove, and the protonated linker amines hydrogen bond primarily to the O6 atom of the guanines. Molecular dynamics studies reveal that the linker exists in multiple conformations, none of which produce an ideal set of hydrogen bonds. In distinction, however, the carboxamide-to-phenazine ring nitrogen hydrogen bond is weaker, the overall helix winding is less and the NMR resonances are broader in the desmethyl complexes. Exchange between free and complexed DNA, quantified using two-dimensional NOESY spectra, is faster for the desmethyl MLN944 complexes than for MLN944 complexes. Overall, the data suggest that desmethyl MLN944 DNA complexes are "looser" and more unwound at the binding site, leading to faster dissociation rates, which could account for the diminished efficacy of the desmethyl analog.
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- Andre Serobian
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- NMR Facility, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Lambert M, Jambon S, Depauw S, David-Cordonnier MH. Targeting Transcription Factors for Cancer Treatment. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23061479. [PMID: 29921764 PMCID: PMC6100431 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23061479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Transcription factors are involved in a large number of human diseases such as cancers for which they account for about 20% of all oncogenes identified so far. For long time, with the exception of ligand-inducible nuclear receptors, transcription factors were considered as “undruggable” targets. Advances knowledge of these transcription factors, in terms of structure, function (expression, degradation, interaction with co-factors and other proteins) and the dynamics of their mode of binding to DNA has changed this postulate and paved the way for new therapies targeted against transcription factors. Here, we discuss various ways to target transcription factors in cancer models: by modulating their expression or degradation, by blocking protein/protein interactions, by targeting the transcription factor itself to prevent its DNA binding either through a binding pocket or at the DNA-interacting site, some of these inhibitors being currently used or evaluated for cancer treatment. Such different targeting of transcription factors by small molecules is facilitated by modern chemistry developing a wide variety of original molecules designed to specifically abort transcription factor and by an increased knowledge of their pathological implication through the use of new technologies in order to make it possible to improve therapeutic control of transcription factor oncogenic functions.
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- Mélanie Lambert
- INSERM UMR-S1172-JPARC (Jean-Pierre Aubert Research Center), Lille University and Hospital Center (CHU-Lille), Institut pour la Recherche sur le Cancer de Lille (IRCL), Place de Verdun, F-59045 Lille, France.
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- INSERM UMR-S1172-JPARC (Jean-Pierre Aubert Research Center), Lille University and Hospital Center (CHU-Lille), Institut pour la Recherche sur le Cancer de Lille (IRCL), Place de Verdun, F-59045 Lille, France.
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- INSERM UMR-S1172-JPARC (Jean-Pierre Aubert Research Center), Lille University and Hospital Center (CHU-Lille), Institut pour la Recherche sur le Cancer de Lille (IRCL), Place de Verdun, F-59045 Lille, France.
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- INSERM UMR-S1172-JPARC (Jean-Pierre Aubert Research Center), Lille University and Hospital Center (CHU-Lille), Institut pour la Recherche sur le Cancer de Lille (IRCL), Place de Verdun, F-59045 Lille, France.
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Guo P, Paul A, Kumar A, Harika NK, Wang S, Farahat AA, Boykin DW, Wilson WD. A modular design for minor groove binding and recognition of mixed base pair sequences of DNA. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:10406-10409. [PMID: 28880316 PMCID: PMC5616130 DOI: 10.1039/c7cc06246j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The design and synthesis of compounds that target mixed, AT/GC, DNA sequences is described. The design concept connects two N-methyl-benzimidazole-thiophene single GC recognition units with a flexible linker that lets the compound fit the shape and twist of the DNA minor groove while covering a full turn of the double helix.
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- Pu Guo
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics Georgia State University, 50 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, USA.
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Patil S, Nikam M, Patil H, Anokhina T, Kochetkov V, Chaudhari A. Bioactive pigment production by Pseudomonas spp. MCC 3145: Statistical media optimization, biochemical characterization, fungicidal and DNA intercalation-based cytostatic activity. Process Biochem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Bao H, Ishizuka T, Iwanami A, Oyoshi T, Xu Y. A Simple and Sensitive
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F NMR Approach for Studying the Interaction of RNA G‐Quadruplex with Ligand Molecule and Protein. ChemistrySelect 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201700711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Hong‐Liang Bao
- Division of Chemistry, Department of Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Miyazaki 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake Miyazaki 889-1692 Japan
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- Division of Chemistry, Department of Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Miyazaki 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake Miyazaki 889-1692 Japan
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- Faculty of Science, Department of ChemistryShizuoka University 836 Ohya Suruga Shizuoka 422-8529 Japan
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- Faculty of Science, Department of ChemistryShizuoka University 836 Ohya Suruga Shizuoka 422-8529 Japan
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- Division of Chemistry, Department of Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Miyazaki 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake Miyazaki 889-1692 Japan
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Patil S, Nikam M, Anokhina T, Kochetkov V, Chaudhari A. Multi-stress tolerant plant growth promoting Pseudomonas spp. MCC 3145 producing cytostatic and fungicidal pigment. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Deo KM, Pages BJ, Ang DL, Gordon CP, Aldrich-Wright JR. Transition Metal Intercalators as Anticancer Agents-Recent Advances. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17111818. [PMID: 27809241 PMCID: PMC5133819 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17111818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The diverse anticancer utility of cisplatin has stimulated significant interest in the development of additional platinum-based therapies, resulting in several analogues receiving clinical approval worldwide. However, due to structural and mechanistic similarities, the effectiveness of platinum-based therapies is countered by severe side-effects, narrow spectrum of activity and the development of resistance. Nonetheless, metal complexes offer unique characteristics and exceptional versatility, with the ability to alter their pharmacology through facile modifications of geometry and coordination number. This has prompted the search for metal-based complexes with distinctly different structural motifs and non-covalent modes of binding with a primary aim of circumventing current clinical limitations. This review discusses recent advances in platinum and other transition metal-based complexes with mechanisms of action involving intercalation. This mode of DNA binding is distinct from cisplatin and its derivatives. The metals focused on in this review include Pt, Ru and Cu along with examples of Au, Ni, Zn and Fe complexes; these complexes are capable of DNA intercalation and are highly biologically active.
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- Krishant M Deo
- Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
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- Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
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- Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
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- Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia.
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Lin C, Yang D. DNA Recognition by a Novel Bis-Intercalator, Potent Anticancer Drug XR5944. Curr Top Med Chem 2016; 15:1385-97. [PMID: 25866279 DOI: 10.2174/1568026615666150413155608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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XR5944 is a potent anticancer drug with a novel DNA binding mode: DNA bisintercalationg with major groove binding. XR5944 can bind the estrogen response element (ERE) sequence to block ER-ERE binding and inhibit ERα activities, which may be useful for overcoming drug resistance to currently available antiestrogen treatments. This review discusses the progress relating to the structure and function studies of specific DNA recognition of XR5944. The sites of intercalation within a native promoter sequence appear to be different from the ideal binding site and are context- and sequence- dependent. The structural information may provide insights for rational design of improved EREspecific XR5944 derivatives, as well as of DNA bis-intercalators in general.
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, 1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
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