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Modi P, Shah BM, Patel S. Interleukin-1β converting enzyme (ICE): A comprehensive review on discovery and development of caspase-1 inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 261:115861. [PMID: 37857145 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
Abstract
Caspase-1 is a critical mediator of the inflammatory process by activating various pro-inflammatory cytokines such as pro-IL-1β, IL-18 and IL-33. Uncontrolled activation of caspase-1 leads to various cytokines-mediated diseases. Thus, inhibition of Caspase-1 is considered therapeutically beneficial to halt the progression of such diseases. Currently, rilonacept, canakinumab and anakinra are in use for caspase-1-mediated autoinflammatory diseases. However, the poor pharmacokinetic profile of these peptides limits their use as therapeutic agents. Therefore, several peptidomimetic inhibitors have been developed, but only a few compounds (VX-740, VX-765) have advanced to clinical trials; because of their toxic profile. Several small molecule inhibitors have also been progressing based on the three-dimensional structure of caspase-1. However there is no successful candidate available clinically. In this perspective, we highlight the mechanism of caspase-1 activation, its therapeutic potential as a disease target and potential therapeutic strategies targeting caspase-1 with their limitations.
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- Palmi Modi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, L. J. Institute of Pharmacy, L J University Ahmedabad - 382 210, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, L. J. Institute of Pharmacy, L J University Ahmedabad - 382 210, Gujarat, India
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- Division of Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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A small molecule inhibitor of caspase-1 inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis to alleviate gouty inflammation. Immunol Lett 2022; 244:28-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Korontzi MI, Theodoropoulos G, Agrogiannis G, Flessas I, Chrysikos D, Gioxari A, Sergentanis TN, Patsouris E, Zografos GC, Papalois A. Lazaroid U-74389G in liver ischemia-reperfusion injury: A swine model. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:230-236. [PMID: 31258658 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species have a key role in liver ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. In the present study, the effect of the anti-oxidant compound lazaroid U-74389G in preventing liver I/R injury was investigated in a swine model. Ischemia was produced by portal vein occlusion. Two sets of experiments were performed, each with two groups (n=7 per group). In the first group, the potential protective effect of an intracaval injection of U-74389G after a 30-min ischemia, followed by a 60-min reperfusion period was assessed (biopsies at 0, 15, 30 and 90 min experimental time). In the second set, the effect of intracaval U-74389G injection after 30 min of ischemia, followed by a longer reperfusion period of 120 min was determined (biopsies at 0, 15, 30 and 150 min experimental time). Liver malondialdehyde, hepatocyte vacuolation-degeneration, venous congestion, inflammatory cell infiltration, sinus congestion-dilation and Chiu score of intestinal damage were determined at up to 150 min of reperfusion. In the second set of experiments, the Chiu score of intestinal damage was improved by the administration of U-74389G (3.17±0.40 vs. 4.33±0.21; P=0.030). However, in the two sets of experiments, the liver inflammatory reaction was more pronounced in the U-74389G groups (P=0.017 for the first set, P=0.021 for the second set). No significant effect of U-74389G on any other parameters was detected. In conclusion, intestinal damage due to portal venous congestion and reflow appears to be mitigated by the lazaroid U-74389G; however, intracaval administration of U-74389G does not appear to exert any protective effects against liver I/R-induced inflammation.
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- Maria I Korontzi
- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, 17676 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Experimental, Educational and Research Center, ELPEN Pharmaceuticals, 19009 Athens, Greece.,School of Medicine European University of Cyprus, 2404 Nicosia, Cyprus
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Ranganathan R, Lenti G, Tassone NM, Scannell BJ, Southern CA, Karver CE. Design and application of a fluorogenic assay for monitoring inflammatory caspase activity. Anal Biochem 2018; 543:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2017.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Kent CR, Bryja M, Gustafson HA, Kawarski MY, Lenti G, Pierce EN, Knopp RC, Ceja V, Pati B, Walters DE, Karver CE. Variation of the aryl substituent on the piperazine ring within the 4-(piperazin-1-yl)-2,6-di(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyrimidine scaffold unveils potent, non-competitive inhibitors of the inflammatory caspases. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2016; 26:5476-5480. [PMID: 27777011 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2016.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The inflammatory caspases (caspase-1, -4 and -5) are potential therapeutic targets for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases due to their involvement in the immune response upon inflammasome formation. A series of small molecules based on the 4-(piperazin-1-yl)-2,6-di(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyrimidine scaffold were synthesized with varying substituents on the piperazine ring. Several compounds were pan-selective inhibitors of the inflammatory caspases, caspase-1, -4 and -5, with the ethylbenzene derivative CK-1-41 displaying low nanomolar Ki values across this family of caspases. Three analogs were nearly 10 fold selective for caspase-5 over caspase-1 and -4. The compounds display non-competitive, time dependent inhibition profiles. To our knowledge, this series is the first example of small molecule inhibitors of all three inflammatory caspases.
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- Courtney R Kent
- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 833 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 833 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1110 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States.
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