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Vicente-Zurdo D, Brunetti L, Piemontese L, Guedes B, Cardoso SM, Chavarria D, Borges F, Madrid Y, Chaves S, Santos MA. Rivastigmine-Benzimidazole Hybrids as Promising Multitarget Metal-Modulating Compounds for Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098312. [PMID: 37176018 PMCID: PMC10179505 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
With the goal of combating the multi-faceted Alzheimer's disease (AD), a series of Rivastigmine-Benzimidazole (RIV-BIM) hybrids was recently reported by us as multitarget-directed ligands, thanks to their capacity to tackle important hallmarks of AD. In particular, they exhibited antioxidant activity, acted as cholinesterase inhibitors, and inhibited amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation. Herein, we moved forward in this project, studying their ability to chelate redox-active biometal ions, Cu(II) and Fe(III), with widely recognized roles in the generation of oxidative reactive species and in protein misfolding and aggregation in both AD and Parkinson's disease (PD). Although Cu(II) chelation showed higher efficiency for the positional isomers of series 5 than those of series 4 of the hybrids, the Aβ-aggregation inhibition appears more dependent on their capacity for fibril intercalation than on copper chelation. Since monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are also important targets for the treatment of AD and PD, the capacity of these hybrids to inhibit MAO-A and MAO-B was evaluated, and they showed higher activity and selectivity for MAO-A. The rationalization of the experimental evaluations (metal chelation and MAO inhibition) was supported by computational molecular modeling studies. Finally, some compounds showed also neuroprotective effects in human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y cells) upon treatment with 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+), a neurotoxic metabolite of a Parkinsonian-inducing agent.
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- David Vicente-Zurdo
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avenida Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via E. Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
- FMUC-Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Avenida Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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Esteves AR, Silva DF, Banha D, Candeias E, Guedes B, Cardoso SM. LPS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction regulates innate immunity activation and α-synuclein oligomerization in Parkinson's disease. Redox Biol 2023; 63:102714. [PMID: 37120929 PMCID: PMC10172719 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Sporadic Parkinson's disease (sPD) is a complex multifactorial disorder which etiology remains elusive. Several mechanisms have been described to contribute to PD development namely mitochondrial dysfunction, activation of inflammatory pathways and the deposition of unfolded proteins such as α-synuclein. Our work shows for the first time that lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced activation of innate immunity requires a functional mitochondria and mimics PD pathology in cells. We found in primary mesencephalic neurons that LPS targeted the mitochondria and activated neuronal innate immune responses, which culminated with α-synuclein oligomerization. Moreover, in cybrid cell lines repopulated with mtDNA from sPD subjects with inherent mitochondrial dysfunction and NT2-Rho0 obtained by long-term ethidium bromide exposure, and so without a functional mitochondrial, LPS was not able to further activate innate immunity or increase α-synuclein aggregation. Herein, we showed that mesencephalic neurons are able to activate innate immunity after LPS exposure and this pathway is dependent on mitochondria. Moreover, we disclose that α-synuclein over production is an innate immune response. Our data indicate that mitochondria provide the base for innate immunity activation in idiopathic PD.
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- A Raquel Esteves
- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; IIIUC-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; IIIUC-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; IIIUC-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Institute of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Guedes B, Manita M, Rita Peralta A, Catarina Franco A, Bento L, Bentes C. Prognostic significance of specific EEG patterns after cardiac arrest in a Lisbon Cohort. Clin Neurophysiol Pract 2020; 5:147-151. [PMID: 32885107 PMCID: PMC7451827 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate if EEG patterns considered highly malignant are reliable predictors not only of poor neurological outcome but also reliable predictors of death. Methods Retrospectively, EEGs from Cardiac Arrest (CA) patients of two teaching hospitals in Lisbon were classified into 3 groups: highly malignant, malignant, and benign groups. Outcome was assessed at 6 months after CA by CPC (Cerebral Performance Categories) scale. We evaluated the accuracy of these patterns to predict poor neurological outcome and death. Results We included 106 patients for analysis. All patients with a highly malignant EEG (n = 37) presented a poor neurological outcome. Those patterns were also associated with death. Malignant EEG patterns were not associated with poor neurological outcome. Benign EEG patterns were associated with good neurological recovery (p < 0.0001). Conclusion Highly malignant EEG patterns were strongly associated with poor neurological outcome and can be considered to be predictors of death. Significance This study increased the knowledge about the value of EEG as a tool in outcome prediction of patients after cardiac arrest.
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- Beatriz Guedes
- Área de Neurociências, Unidade de Neurofisiologia Clínica, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.,Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Área de Neurociências, Unidade de Neurofisiologia Clínica, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Laboratório EEG/Sono - Unidade de Monitorização Neurofisiológica, Departamento de Neurociências e Saúde Mental, Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Referência para Epilepsia Refratária (from the European Reference Network-EpiCARE), Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Laboratório EEG/Sono - Unidade de Monitorização Neurofisiológica, Departamento de Neurociências e Saúde Mental, Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Referência para Epilepsia Refratária (from the European Reference Network-EpiCARE), Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Área de Urgência e Cuidados Intensivos, Unidade de Urgência Médica, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Laboratório EEG/Sono - Unidade de Monitorização Neurofisiológica, Departamento de Neurociências e Saúde Mental, Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Referência para Epilepsia Refratária (from the European Reference Network-EpiCARE), Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal.,Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Werner H, Fazecas T, Guedes B, Lopes Dos Santos J, Daltro P, Tonni G, Campbell S, Araujo Júnior E. Intrauterine Zika virus infection and microcephaly: correlation of perinatal imaging and three-dimensional virtual physical models. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016; 47:657-660. [PMID: 26923098 DOI: 10.1002/uog.15901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- H Werner
- Department of Radiology, Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem (CPDI), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology, Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem (CPDI), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology, Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem (CPDI), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Arts and Design, Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology, Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem (CPDI), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guastalla Civil Hospital, AUSL Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Espinheira MC, Grilo M, Rocha G, Guedes B, Guimarães H. Meconium aspiration syndrome - the experience of a tertiary center. Rev Port Pneumol 2011; 17:71-76. [PMID: 21477569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 5 % of infants born with a meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) develop meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). AIM The aims of this study were to analyse demographic data, morbidity and mortality associated with MAS and to identify possible risk factors. METHODS Retrospective chart review of newborns with MAS delivered at a tertiary centre from January 1st, 1997 to December 31st, 2008. RESULTS MAS was responsible for 1.4 % of all Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admissions, with a trend towards a decreasing incidence during the study duration, especially in the cases of thin meconium. Seventy two newborns were analysed during the study period: 55.6 % (n = 40) were of the female gender, 62.5 % were delivered by caesarean section, 93 % had > 36 weeks of gestational age and 91.2 % had a birth weight over 2500g. Sixty-nine percent had an Apgar score < 7 at 1 minute and 23.6 % an Apgar score < 7 at 5 minutes; foetal bradicardia was present in 26.4 % of the newborns and tachycardia in 1.4 %. The presence of meconium was associated with severe asphyxia and carried a bad prognosis with an increased risk of developing hypoxia (58.3 %), need of mechanical ventilatory support (43.1 %), respiratory and/or metabolic acidosis (30.6 %), pulmonary hypertension (11.1 %) and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (29.2 %). The mortality rate was 2.8 %. Thick meconium was associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. CONCLUSION The number of admissions for MAS has been decreasing mostly because of a lower admission rate due to thin meconium; the number of cases with thick meconium has remained constant throughout the years. An Apgar score < 7 at 1 minute and signs of foetal distress during labour were associated with MAS. The MAS related morbidity remains significant.
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- M C Espinheira
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital São João, Oporto, Portugal
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Espinheira M, Grilo M, Rocha G, Guedes B, Guimarães H. Síndrome de aspiração meconial - experiência de um centro terciário. Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0873-2159(11)70017-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Partial trisomy 16q is a rare disorder associated with significant dysmorphism, psychomotor retardation and limited postnatal survival. A female infant with a partial trisomy 16q from a de novo translocation 11;16 is described. Clinical findings were consistent with previous reports, with the exceptions of megalocornea, partial callosal agenesis and mild bilateral occipital lobe hypoplasia. CONCLUSION Based on this clinical report, megalocornea, partial callosal agenesis and mild bilateral occipital lobe hypoplasia should perhaps be included in the list of anomalies associated with partial trisomy 16q.
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- B Sousa
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Paediatrics, São João Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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