Development of glycine-α-methyl-proline-containing tripeptides with neuroprotective properties
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Herein is described the synthesis of novel glycine-alpha-methyl-proline-containing tripeptides (GP(Me)X tripeptides namely GP(Me)R, GP(Me)K, and GP(Me)H) with the aim of obtaining derivatives highly stable in human plasma and able to counteract neuroinflammatory processes that are distinctive of neurodegenerative pathologies. The syntheses of GP(Me)R, GP(Me)K, and GP(Me)H were all achieved both by introducing the Pro(Me) residue into the Gly-Pro-Arg (GPR) sequence in place of the native Pro in P2 position and replacing the basic amino acid Arg in P3 position by Lys or His.Results showed that all novel GP(Me)X tripeptides are stable in human plasma (t(1/2) > 51 h) and that GP(Me)H generating stable intramolecular H-bond in a C-11-turn by interaction of His imidazole ring and Gly carbonyl group restored physiological levels of nitric oxide deriving from neuronal NOS (nNOS) activity, thus preventing the inflammatory response by suppression of the NF-kB activity and, consequently, the expression of inflammatory genes such as inducibile NOS (iNOS). Therefore, GP(Me)H could be a lead compound for further development of peptidomimetics able to contrast neuroinflammatory processes. (C) 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
(tetrahydro-beta-carboline-3-carboxy-l-amino acid benzylesters, 2-aminoacyltetrahydro-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid benzylesters) were prepared and used for the cyclization to form 5a-t. Coupling hydrochloric acid salt of tetrahydro-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid esters and Boc-amino acids in the reported literature usually generates very low yield products accompanied by racemization. However, in our case, the
solubility was increased by using polar neutral groups (such as natural amino acids) with the aim of improvingoral drug delivery. On the other hand, CAR lipophilic prodrugs, obtained by prenylation of CAR hydroxyl group, were designed to promote membrane permeation and oral absorption. Our results revealed that WSCP1-3, showing the highest water solubility (>1700-fold compared to that of CAR), possessed good
Homocyclostatine and cyclostatine containing polypeptides as antihypertensive agents
申请人:PFIZER INC.
公开号:EP0297816A2
公开(公告)日:1989-01-04
Polypeptides and derivatives thereof containing homocyclostatine and cyclostatine are useful for inhibiting the angiotensinogen-cleaving action of the enzyme renin.
含有同型环丝氨酸和环丝氨酸的多肽及其衍生物可用于抑制肾素酶的血管紧张素原分解作用。
A class of novel carboline intercalators: Their synthesis, in vitro anti-proliferation, in vivo anti-tumor action, and 3D QSAR analysis
Based on DOCK scores 18 N-(3-benzyloxycarbonylcarboline-1-yl) ethylamino acid benzylesters (6a-r) were synthesized as anti-tumor agents. Their IC50 values against five human carcinoma cell lines ranged from 11.1 mu M to more than 100 mu M. The in vivo assay identified five derivatives of them had no antitumor action, the anti-tumor activity of nine derivatives of them equaled that of cytarabine, and the anti-tumor activity of three derivatives of them was higher than that of cytarabine. The UV and fluorescence spectra, as well as the relative viscosity and melting temperature measurements of calf thymus DNA (CT DNA) with and without the representative compound suggested that DNA intercalation could be their action mechanism. The 3D QSAR analysis of N-(3-benzyloxycarbonylcarboline-1-yl) ethylamino acid benzylesters (6a-r) revealed that their in vivo anti-tumor activity significantly depends on the molecular electrostatic and steric fields of the side chain of the amino acid residue. Crown Copyright (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Indole-TEMPO conjugates alleviate ischemia-reperfusion injury via attenuation of oxidative stress and preservation of mitochondrial function
作者:Wei Bi、Yue Bi、Xiang Gao、Pengfei Li、Shanshan Hou、Yanrong Zhang、Cathy Bammert、Steffen Jockusch、Thomas D. Legalley、K. Michael Gibson、Lanrong Bi
DOI:10.1016/j.bmc.2017.03.033
日期:2017.5
Mitochondrial oxidative damage contributes to a wide range of pathologies including ischemia/reperfusion injury. Accordingly, protecting mitochondria from oxidative damage should possess therapeutic relevance. In the present study, we have designed and synthesized a series of novel indole-TEMPO conjugates that manifested good anti-inflammatory properties in a murine model of xylene-induced ear edema. We have demonstrated that these compounds can protect cells from simulated ischemia/reperfusion (s-I/R)-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction and mitochondrial dysfunction. Furthermore, we have demonstrated that indole-TEMPO conjugates can attenuate organ damage induced in rodents via intestinal I/R injury. We therefore propose that the pharmacological profile and mechanism of action of these indole-TEMPO conjugates involve convergent roles, including the ability to decrease free radical production via lipid peroxidation which couples to an associated decrease in ROS-mediated activation of the inflammatory process. We further hypothesize that the protective effects of indole-TEMPO conjugates partially reside in maintaining optimal mitochondrial function. (C) 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd.