Analysis of derivatised steroids by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation and post-source decay mass spectrometry
摘要:
Neutral steroids are difficult to analyse using desorption ionisation methods coupled with mass spectrometry (MS). However, steroids with an unhindered ketone group can readily be derivatised with the Girard P (GP) reagent to give GP hydrazones. Steroid GP hydrazones contain a quaternary nitrogen atom and are readily desorbed in the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) process, giving an improvement in sensitivity of two orders of magnitude. Steroids without a ketone group, but with a 3 beta-hydroxy-Delta(5) function, can be readily converted to 3-OXO-Delta(4) steroids and subsequently derivatised to GP hydrazones for MALDI analysis. In addition to giving strong [M](+) ions upon MALDI, steroid GP hydrazones give informative post-source decay (PSD) spectra. By using the accurate mass of the precursor-ion measured by MALDI-MS, in combination with the structural information encoded in its PSD spectrum, steroid structures can readily be determined. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Synthesis of potential C27-intermediates in bile acid biosynthesis and their deuterium-labeled analogs
摘要:
In connection with studies of alternative pathways in bile acid biosynthesis, potential intermediates in a pathway starting with 27-hydroxylation of cholesterol have been prepared in natural and deuterated forms. Established methods were used to prepare 27-hydroxycholesterol and 3beta-hydroxy-5-cholestenoic acid. Clemmensen reduction of kryptogenin in unlabeled and deuterated solvents yielded 27-hydroxy-cholesterol and 16-oxo-5-cholestene-3beta,27-diol, which were separated by adsorption chromatography on Unisil. The labeled 27-hydroxycholesterol and 3beta-hydroxy-5-cholestenoic acid derived from it consisted of molecules with seven (50%), six (20%), and eight (20%) deuterium atoms, and unlabeled molecules were not detected. The acetates of 27-hydroxycholesterol and methyl 3beta-hydroxy-5-cholestenoate were 7alpha-hydroxylated in a copper-catalyzed reaction with tert-butylperbenzoate, and the products were purified by chromatography on Unisil. The 7beta-epimers were obtained as side products. Labeled 3beta,7alpha-dihydroxy-5-cholenoic acid was prepared in the same way from 3beta-hydroxy-5-[2,2,4,4,23-H-2(5)-cholenoic acid. The 3-oxo-DELTA4 analogs of the 3beta-hydroxy-DELTA5 compounds were prepared by oxidation with cholesterol oxidase. The labeled products had the same isotopic composition as the starting materials. Gas chromatographic retention indices and mass spectral characteristics of the trimethylsilyl ether derivatives of the neutral steroid and the methylated acids are given for all compounds.
Liposomal formulation of nonglycosidic ceramides and uses thereof
申请人:LUDWIG INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH LTD.
公开号:US10039715B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-07
The invention provides liposomes containing nonglycosidic ceramides within their bilayers, and compositions thereof. These liposomes activate murine iNKT cells and induce dendritic cell (DC) maturation, both in vitro and in vivo at an efficacy that is comparable to their corresponding soluble nonglycosidic ceramides. Also provided are methods for treating diseases using the liposomes and compositions of the invention.
Compound and method for the treatment and diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions
申请人:SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
公开号:US10226475B2
公开(公告)日:2019-03-12
A reagent selected from cholestenoic acid or an inhibitor of an enzyme in the cholestenoic acid biosynthetic or metabolic pathway for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. In particular, the reagent is a cholestenoic acid of a particular form, such as 3β,7α-dihydroxycholest-5-en-26-oic (3β,7α-diHCA), not previously associated with neural tissue or CSF. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions as well as diagnostic methods and novel biomarkers form further aspects of the invention.
The invention relates to methods for determining whether a subject is afflicted with a motor neuron disease, the method comprising conducting an analysis of cerebrospinal fluid and/or plasma, measuring the level of one or more sterol/oxysterol analytes, and comparing these to reference values. Further, the invention relates to methods of identifying agents suitable for the treatment of MND, and monitoring the progress of the disease.