Identification of 5-Substituted 2-Acylaminothiazoles That Activate Tat-Mediated Transcription in HIV-1 Latency Models
摘要:
The persistent reservoir of cells latently infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-integrated proviral DNA necessitates lifelong suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART). Epigenetic targeted compounds have shown promise as potential latency-reversing agents; however, these drugs have undesirable toxicity and lack specificity for HIV. We utilized a novel HEK293-derived FlpIn dual-reporter cell line, which quantifies specific HIV provirus reactivation (LTR promoter) relative to nonspecific host cell gene expression (CMV promoter), to identify the 5-substituted 2-acylaminothiazole hit class. Here, we describe the optimization of the hit class, defining the functionality necessary for HIV gene activation and for improving in vitro metabolism and solubility. The optimized compounds displayed enhanced HIV gene expression in HEK293 and Jurkat 10.6 latency cellular models and increased unspliced HIV RNA in resting CD4+ T cells isolated from HIV-infected individuals on ART, demonstrating the potential of the 2-acylaminothiazole class as latency-reversing agents.
SIMULTANEOUS IMAGING OF CARDIAC PERFUSION AND A VITRONECTIN RECEPTOR TARGETED IMAGING AGENT
申请人:——
公开号:US20040208823A1
公开(公告)日:2004-10-21
The present invention describes a method of concurrent imaging in a mammal comprising:
a) administering to said mammal a vitronectin receptor targeted imaging agent and a perfusion imaging agent; and
b) concurrently detecting the vitronectin receptor targeted imaging agent bound at the vitronectin receptor and the perfusion imaging agent; and
c) forming an image from the detection of said vitronectin targeted imaging agent and said perfusion imaging agent.
The present invention describes novel compounds of the formula:
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useful for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, methods of imaging tumors in a patient, and methods of treating cancer in a patient. The present invention also provides novel compounds useful for monitoring therapeutic angiogenesis treatment and destruction of new angiogenic vasculature. The present invention also provides novel compounds useful for imaging atherosclerosis, restenosis, cardiac ischemia, and myocardial reperfusion injury. The present invention also provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The pharmaceuticals are comprised of a targeting moiety that binds to a receptor that is upregulated during angiogenesis, an optional linking group, and a therapeutically effective radioisotope or diagnostically effective imageable moiety. The imageable moiety is a gamma ray or positron emitting radioisotope, a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent, an X-ray contrast agent, or an ultrasound contrast agent.
An improved linker which lacks chiral centers between a hydrophobic anchor for coupling to lipid-based particles and a targeting agent has suitable hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties for use in vivo.
Simultaneous imaging of cardiac perfusion and a vitronectin receptor targeted imaging agent
申请人:——
公开号:US20030103898A1
公开(公告)日:2003-06-05
The present invention describes a method of concurrent imaging in a mammal comprising:
a) administering to said mammal a vitronectin receptor targeted imaging agent and a perfusion imaging agent; and
b) concurrently detecting the vitronectin receptor targeted imaging agent bound at the vitronectin receptor and the perfusion imaging agent; and
c) forming an image from the detection of said vitronectin targeted imaging agent and said perfusion imaging agent.
Stable radiopharmaceutical compositions and methods for preparation thereof
申请人:——
公开号:US20020122768A1
公开(公告)日:2002-09-05
The present invention provides stable radiopharmaceutical compositions including a therapeutic radionuclide and an effective stabilizing amount of an aromatic stabilizer (e.g., a polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, an aromatic amine, or a hydroxylated aromatic amine), alone or in combination with other antioxidants or stabilizers, to inhibit radiolytic degradation of radiopharmaceuticals. The present invention also provides improved radiopharmaceutical formulations by the use of an aromatic stabilizing agent (e.g., a polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, an aromatic amines, or a hydroxylated aromatic amine), and/or low temperature storage. The present invention also provides processes for making stable radiopharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also provides the use of the pharmaceutical compositions in medical therapy and/or medical diagnosis.