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Smith GR, Ganley BJ, Chagné D, Nadarajan J, Pathirana RN, Ryan J, Arnst EA, Sutherland R, Soewarto J, Houliston G, Marsh AT, Koot E, Carnegie AJ, Menzies T, Lee DJ, Shuey LS, Pegg GS. Resistance of New Zealand Provenance Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea robusta, Kunzea linearis, and Metrosideros excelsa to Austropuccinia psidii. Plant Dis 2020; 104:1771-1780. [PMID: 32272027 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-19-2302-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Resistance to the pandemic strain of Austropuccinia psidii was identified in New Zealand provenance Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea robusta, and K. linearis plants. Only 1 Metrosideros excelsa-resistant plant was found (of the 570 tested) and no resistant plants of either Lophomyrtus bullata or L. obcordata were found. Three types of resistance were identified in Leptospermum scoparium. The first two, a putative immune response and a hypersensitive response, are leaf resistance mechanisms found in other myrtaceous species while on the lateral and main stems a putative immune stem resistance was also observed. Both leaf and stem infection were found on K. robusta and K. linearis plants as well as branch tip dieback that developed on almost 50% of the plants. L. scoparium, K. robusta, and K. linearis are the first myrtaceous species where consistent infection of stems has been observed in artificial inoculation trials. This new finding and the first observation of significant branch tip dieback of plants of the two Kunzea spp. resulted in the development of two new myrtle rust disease severity assessment scales. Significant seed family and provenance effects were found in L. scoparium, K. robusta, and K. linearis: some families produced significantly more plants with leaf, stem, and (in Kunzea spp.) branch tip dieback resistance, and provenances provided different percentages of resistant families and plants. The distribution of the disease symptoms on plants from the same seed family, and between plants from different seed families, suggested that the leaf, stem, and branch tip dieback resistances were the result of independent disease resistance mechanisms.
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- Grant R Smith
- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Te Puke 3182, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
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- Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries-Forestry, Parramatta, NSW 2150 Australia
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- The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- The University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia
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- The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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McGuigan C, Hinsinger K, Farleigh L, Pathirana RN, Bugert JJ. Novel antiviral activity of l-dideoxy bicyclic nucleoside analogues versus vaccinia and measles viruses in vitro. J Med Chem 2013; 56:1311-22. [PMID: 23320521 DOI: 10.1021/jm301778x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dideoxy bicyclic pyrimidine nucleoside analogues (ddBCNAs) with d-chirality have previously been described by us to inhibit replication of human cytomegalovirus. We herein report for the first time that activity against vaccinia virus (VACV) was achieved using novel l-analogues. A structure-activity relationship was established: Antiviral activity versus VACV was highest with an ether side chain with an optimum of n-C(9)H(18)-O-n-C(5)H(11). This gave an IC(50) of 190 nM, a 60-fold enhancement over the FDA-approved antiviral cidofovir. Interestingly, l-ddBCNAs also inhibit wild type measles virus syncytia formation with a TCID(50) of 7.5 μM for the lead compound. We propose that l-ddBCNAs represent significant innovative antiviral candidates versus measles and poxviruses, and we suggest a mechanism of action versus one or more cellular targets that are essential for viral replication.
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- Christopher McGuigan
- Cardiff School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB, U.K
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Migliore M, Adak R, Luoni G, Jones AT, Díez-Torrubia A, Camarasa MJ, Velázquez S, Henson G, Verbeken E, Sienaert R, Naesens L, Snoeck R, Andrei G, Balzarini J. Preclinical development of bicyclic nucleoside analogues as potent and selective inhibitors of varicella zoster virus. J Antimicrob Chemother 2007; 60:1316-30. [PMID: 17956908 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkm376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To progress the anti-varicella-zoster-virus (VZV) aryl bicyclic nucleoside analogues (BCNAs) to the point of Phase 1 clinical trial for herpes zoster. METHODS A new chromatography-free synthetic access to the lead anti-VZV aryl BCNAs is reported. The anti-VZV activity of lead Cf1743 was evaluated in monolayer cell cultures and organotypic epithelial raft cultures of primary human keratinocytes. Oral dosing in rodents and preliminary pharmacokinetics assessment was made, followed by an exploration of alternative formulations and the preparation of pro-drugs. We also studied uptake into cells of both parent drug and pro-drug using fluorescent microscopy and biological assays. RESULTS Cf1743 proved to be significantly more potent than all reference anti-VZV compounds as measured either by inhibition of infectious virus particles and/or by viral DNA load. However, the very low water solubility of this compound gave poor oral bioavailability (approximately 14%). A Captisol admixture and the 5'-monophosphate pro-drug of Cf1743 greatly boosted water solubility but did not significantly improve oral bioavailability. The most promising pro-drug to emerge was the HCl salt of the 5'-valyl ester, designated as FV-100. Its uptake into cells studied using fluorescent microscopy and biological assays indicated that the compound is taken up by the cells after a short period of incubation and limited exposure to drug in vivo may have beneficial effects. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of its favourable antiviral and pharmacokinetic properties, FV-100 is now being pursued as the clinical BCNA candidate for the treatment of VZV shingles.
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- Christopher McGuigan
- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3XF, UK.
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Snoeck R, Andrei G, De Clercq E, Balzarini J. Discovery of a New Family of Inhibitors of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) Based upon Lipophilic Alkyl Furano Pyrimidine Dideoxy Nucleosides: Action via a Novel Non-Nucleosidic Mechanism. J Med Chem 2004; 47:1847-51. [PMID: 15027877 DOI: 10.1021/jm030857h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Following our discovery of the potent anti-varicella zoster virus action of lipophilic alkyl furano pyrimidine 2'-deoxynucleosides, we now report that 2',3'-dideoxy sugar analogues are devoid of anti-VZV activity but are potent and selective inhibitors of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). The present compounds are active in vitro at ca. 1 microM with cytotoxicity only above 200 microM. Importantly, we have discovered that the new agents do not act as nucleoside analogues, despite their nucleosidic structure, and time of addition studies revealed that the compounds may inhibit HCMV at an event in the replication cycle of the virus that precedes DNA synthesis. They represent new leads in the discovery of improved therapies for HCMV, particularly in view of their novel mechanism of action.
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- Christopher McGuigan
- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3XF, UK.
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Jones G, Andrei G, Snoeck R, De Clercq E, Balzarini J. Anti-varicella-zoster virus bicyclic nucleosides: replacement of furo by pyrro base reduces antiviral potency. Antivir Chem Chemother 2000; 11:343-8. [PMID: 11142633 DOI: 10.1177/095632020001100505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We have recently reported the discovery of an entirely new category of potent antiviral agents based on novel deoxynucleoside analogues with unusual fluorescent bicyclic furo base moieties. To probe structure-activity relationships and to seek to optimize the properties of the lead compounds, we prepared pyrro analogues of the furo systems. We herein report the synthesis, characterization and antiviral evaluation of these novel compounds.
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- C McGuigan
- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, UK.
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Davies MP, Balzarini J, De Clercq E. Diaryl phosphate derivatives act as pro-drugs of AZT with reduced cytotoxicity compared to the parent nucleoside. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/0960-894x(94)80009-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Novel aryl phosphate derivatives of the anti-HIV nucleoside analogue AZT have been prepared by phosphorochloridate chemistry. These materials were designed to act as membrane-soluble prodrugs of the bioactive free nucleotides. In vitro evaluation revealed the compounds to have a pronounced, selective anti-HIV activity in CEM cells; the magnitude of the biological effect varied considerably depending on the nature of the phosphate blocking group. Moreover, several of the compounds retain marked antiviral activity in TK- (thymidine kinase-deficient) mutant CEM cells in which AZT was virtually inactive. These data strongly support the hypothesis that the AZT phosphate derivatives exert their biological effects via intracellular release of AZT nucleotide forms and suggest that the potential of nucleoside drugs in antiviral chemotherapy may be enhanced by suitable nucleotide delivery strategies.
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- C McGuigan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Southampton, Highfield, U.K
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Mahmood N, Hay AJ. Aryl phosphate derivates of AZT inhibit HIV replication in cells where the nucleoside is poorly active. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1992. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)80395-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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McGuigan C, Pathirana RN, Mahmood N, Devine KG, Hay AJ. Aryl phosphate derivatives of AZT retain activity against HIV1 in cell lines which are resistant to the action of AZT. Antiviral Res 1992; 17:311-21. [PMID: 1642482 DOI: 10.1016/0166-3542(92)90026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Novel aryl phosphate derivatives of the anti-HIV nucleoside analogue AZT have been prepared by phosphorochloridate chemistry. These materials are designed to act as membrane-soluble pro-drugs of the bio-active free nucleotides. In vitro evaluation revealed the compounds to have a pronounced, selective antiviral activity, which, in one case, was more potent than the parent nucleoside AZT. The magnitude of the biological effect varied considerably with the nature of the phosphate-blocking group. Moreover, one of the compounds, a phosphoramidate, is particularly active in a cell line restrictive to the activity of AZT, due to poor phosphorylation therein. These data support the suggestion that the phosphate derivatives exert their biological effects via intracellular release of the nucleotide forms.
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- C McGuigan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Southampton, Highfield, U.K
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Pathirana RN, Kennedy JF. Carbohydrate chemistry: Monosaccharides and their oligomers. Carbohydr Polym 1990. [DOI: 10.1016/0144-8617(90)90097-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mellor JM, Pathirana RN. Synthesis of bridged benzodiazepines by reaction of amines and hydrazine derivatives with 4,6-dibromormethyl-5,2,8-ethanylylidene-5H-1,9-benzodiazacycloundecine. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1984. [DOI: 10.1039/p19840000753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mellor JM, Nott AP, Pathirana RN, Stibbard JHA. Synthesis of Some Bridged Heterocyclic Systems by Condensation of Diamines with 4,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.3.1]nona-3,6-diene-2,8-dione. SYNTHESIS-STUTTGART 1982. [DOI: 10.1055/s-1982-29801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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